Glossary

Data terms made simple.

API

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and specifications that allows different software systems to communicate and interact with each other.

Bot detection

Bot detection is the name for any number of processes that websites can use to distinguish bot traffic from traffic generated by real people.

Bots

A bot is a software program that performs automated tasks over a network. Bots often mimic human behavior, but at a much faster pace.

Bot traffic

Bot traffic is any traffic to a website or app that is generated by automated software programs (known as bots) rather than humans.

CAPTCHA

CAPTCHAs are tests that determine whether traffic comes from a bot. They work by providing challenges that are difficult for computers to solve but easy for humans.

Datacenter proxies

Datacenter proxies are hosted in data centers. They're known for their high speeds and scalability thanks to their powerful servers with significant bandwidth.

Dataset

A dataset is a collection of data that's organized and stored in a structured format that makes the data easy to analyze or use.

Forward proxy

A forward proxy manages requests between your device and the internet. It is called a forward proxy because it forwards requests from your device to the internet.

Geolocation

Geolocation is the process of determining the real-world geographic location of an object, such as a computer or mobile device.

HTML

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language, and it’s the foundation of every web page. It provides the structure for all the content you see online.

IP address

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

ISP proxies

ISP proxies are a type of proxy server that combines the speed and reliability of datacenter proxies with the authority and anonymity of residential proxies.

JavaScript

JavaScript is a programming language that allows developers to create dynamic content, handle user input, and make web pages more engaging.

Mobile proxies

Mobile proxies are a type of proxy server that routes your internet traffic through a mobile device with a real mobile IP address.

Proxy server

A proxy server is an intermediary server that handles your requests to the internet on behalf of the client you are using to connect to the internet on your device.

Python

Python is a versatile and widely-used programming language. It's considered a high-level language, meaning it's designed to be easy for humans to read and write.

Residential proxies

Residential proxies are a type of proxy server that routes your internet traffic through a residential IP address so your activity appears to originate from a real home connection.

Reverse proxies

A reverse proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary between clients and one or more web servers. They intercept requests before they reach the origin server.

Selenium

Selenium is an open-source framework primarily used for automating web browsers. It enables tasks like web testing, web scraping, and automating repetitive web actions.

SOCKS proxy

A SOCKS proxy is a versatile type of proxy that uses the SOCKS (Socket Secure) protocol to route your data. They can handle types of traffic beyond just HTTP and HTTPS.

TCP

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a communication protocol that ensures reliable and ordered data delivery between applications over a network.

UDP

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a communication protocol that prioritizes efficiency over delivery, making it suitable for applications where occasional data loss is acceptable.

Web scraper

A web scraper is a tool that automatically extracts data from websites. It finds the information you want from web pages and puts it into a format you can use.