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Application

Application is executable software that delivers defined functions or services for users or other systems within an enterprise, operating on a platform or operating system and managed across a lifecycle that includes development, deployment, security, monitoring, and retirement.

  • 264 articles
  • 293 companies
  • Most covered: Aviz Networks, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DEEP

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curl -X POST https://mcp.decisioninsights.ai/api/mcp-public \
  -H "content-type: application/json" \
  -H "accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
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REST

GET https://api.decisioninsights.ai/api/public/v1/glossary/2d93c28a-1a0e-46cf-824f-e75362c9602a

CLI

di get-glossary --slug application

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