AI and GenAI Application Development Glossary - SnapApp

SnapApp™ Glossary

An enterprise glossary explaining key concepts in AI, application development, and modern organizational technology.

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A

AI Agents

Think of these as digital teammates. They are smart systems that can complete tasks and make logical decisions within an app. In SnapApp, these agents handle routine tasks and data processing so you don’t have to do them manually.

See also: Workflow Automation

AI Analytics and Automation

This is the process of using AI to spot patterns in your data and then act on them. Instead of just showing you a chart, SnapApp can see a trend or a mistake and automatically start a process to handle it.

See also: Intelligent Automation

AI App Development

Building software that has "brains" built into its core features. SnapApp makes this easier by offering pre-made AI tools that you can plug into your app without needing a background in data science.

See also: AI Enabled Development

AI Assisted Forms

These forms help users fill out information more accurately. They can suggest answers, catch errors in real-time, and make the data entry process much faster.

See also: AI Intake Forms

AI Enabled Development

This describes using AI as a tool during the actual building process. It helps creators build apps more efficiently by handling the heavy lifting of the technical setup and logic.

See also: Low Code Application Builder

AI Intake Forms

A smarter way to collect information for new cases or requests. SnapApp reads the submitted data to automatically send it to the right team, fill in known details, and flag any information that doesn't look right.

See also: Document AI

API Integration

The "digital glue" that connects different software systems. It allows SnapApp to talk to your existing tools so they can share data and work together seamlessly.

App Builder

A workspace where you can create software visually. Instead of writing lines of code, you use a visual interface to drag and drop different parts of your app into place.

See also: Low Code

C

Card View

A layout that displays data as individual visual "cards" (similar to a digital sticky note). It’s perfect for dashboards where you need to see a quick summary of several items at once.

Case Management

The organized process of following a request or "case" from start to finish. It ensures nothing falls through the cracks, from the initial submission to the final resolution.

See also: Grants Management

Cloud Native Architecture

A way of building apps specifically to live on the internet (the cloud). This makes them more reliable and allows them to grow easily as more people start using them.

Compliance Framework

A set of digital "guardrails" that ensure your app follows legal and industry rules, such as data privacy laws or security standards.

See also: Enterprise Management

Custom AI Agent

A specialized autonomous system built to do one specific job for your organization, like an assistant that only handles travel approvals or one that specifically audits legal documents.

See also: AI Agents

Custom Applications

Software that is tailor-made for your specific needs. Unlike "off-the-shelf" software that you buy and try to fit into your workflow, these are built to match exactly how your team works.

D

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Security tools that act like a digital vault. They monitor how data moves to make sure sensitive information isn't accidentally shared with the wrong people or sent outside the organization.

Data Migration

The process of moving your information from old, "legacy" systems into a modern application. This involves cleaning up the data so it stays organized and useful in its new home.

Detail Form

The specific screen you see when you click on a single record. It’s organized to show all the deep details of that item in a way that is easy to read or edit.

Digital Transformation

The big-picture goal of using technology is to make an organization faster and smarter. SnapApp helps by replacing slow, manual paperwork with modern, automated systems.

See also: Intelligent Automation

Document AI

Technology that "reads" your documents for you. It can look at a PDF or a photo of a form and instantly pull out the text and numbers so you don't have to type them in manually.

See also: Document Process Automation

Document Generation

This automatically creates polished files like contracts or reports by pulling data directly from your app and plugging it into a professional template.

Document Process Automation

The automated "assembly line" for files. It handles everything from receiving a document to filing it in the right folder and notifying the right person.

See also: Workflow Automation

Document Verification

Using technology to check if a document is authentic and if the information on it matches your records.

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Enterprise App Development

Building software designed for large organizations. These apps focus on high security, regulatory compliance and the ability to handle thousands of users at once.

See also: Compliance Framework

Enterprise Management

The high-level control of all your systems and users. This includes deciding who has access to what and monitoring how well your applications are performing.

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Gen AI (Generative AI)

A type of AI that can create things like writing a summary, drafting an email, or suggesting a fix for a piece of code based on the patterns it has learned.

Generative AI Application Development

Using Generative AI to help build your apps. It can help generate the initial layout or logic of an application, which significantly speeds up the time it takes to go from an idea to a finished product.

See also: Gen AI (Generative AI)

Government App Development

Creating software specifically for the public sector. This requires a heavy focus on accessibility (making sure everyone can use it) and strict security to protect citizen data.

Grants Management

A specialized process that tracks a grant from the initial application through the funding and final reporting stages.

See also: Case Management

H

Healthcare App Development

Building apps that follow strict medical privacy laws (like HIPAA). These are used for things like patient check-ins or managing insurance claims securely.

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Inspector View

An "under the hood" look at a specific part of your app. It’s a menu that lets admins change the settings or behavior of a button, field, or component.

Intelligent Automation

This is what happens when you combine basic automation with AI. It’s not just "if this, then that"; it’s automation that can make smart decisions based on the data it sees.

See also: AI Analytics and Automation

Intuitive Interface

An app design that is easy to navigate. It’s built so that a new user can figure out how to use it without needing extensive training.

L

List View

A classic way to look at data is organized in rows and columns like a spreadsheet. It’s the best way to see many records at once.

Low Code

A way to build apps using visual tools and "drag-and-drop" blocks. It means you don't have to be a professional coder to create powerful tools.

See also: No-Code

Low Code Application Builder

The platform, like SnapApp, that provides the visual tools to build apps. It gives you a safe, secure environment to build and launch your apps quickly.

See also: App Builder

Low Code Automation

Setting up automated workflows visually. You can draw a map of how a task should move from person to person without writing any complicated scripts.

See also: Workflow Automation

Low Code Use Cases

Real-world examples of what you can build with low code, such as an equipment tracker, a hiring portal, or a system for managing office requests.

M

Machine Learning (ML)

A part of AI where the computer gets better at a task the more it does it. It learns from past data to make better predictions or suggestions in the future.

Map View

A way to see your data geographically. If your records have addresses or coordinates, they show up as pins on an interactive map.

N

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

The technology that allows a computer to understand "human" language. It’s what lets you type a question in plain English and have the AI understand your intent.

No Code

A way for people with no technical background to build simple apps and automations using only visual menus and settings.

See also: Low Code

T

Task Management

The "to-do list" for your app. It keeps track of who is doing what, when it's due, and what the current status is, so everyone stays on the same page.

Trusted Provider Authentication

A secure way to log in. Instead of creating a new password, users log in using a service your company already trusts (like Microsoft or Google).

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Web Application

Software that you open in your web browser instead of downloading an icon to your desktop. This makes it accessible from any device with an internet connection.

Workflow Automation

Workflow automation uses business rules to route tasks and data through predefined processes automatically.

See also: Low Code Automation

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