Glossary

The words, without the shrug

Every term the courses use, defined in one line and then in a paragraph. Written to be read out of order.

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Backfill

Data & Databases

Filling in historical data after adding a new column.

The step in a safe schema change where existing rows are given values for a newly added column. Usually done in batches so it does not lock the table or overwhelm the database.