Seed Data
Noun · Development
Definitions
An initial dataset loaded into a database to establish baseline records needed for the application to function — such as default roles, country codes, or test users — typically applied via a seed script after schema migrations.
In plain English: Starter data that gets loaded into a fresh database so the application has the basic records it needs to work.
Example: "Run `rails db:seed` after migrating to populate the admin account and default permission roles."