Functionality terms

This page contains the terms related to the API functionalities.

Below is a glossary explaining common terms related to user roles, identifiers, and system functionality used in the context of an e-commerce platform or web application.

Term	Description
Token	A security credential used to authenticate a user or service. It often refers to an access token or authentication token issued after a successful login.
Authenticated	Refers to the process of verifying a user's identity, typically by checking the provided credentials (like a username and password), to grant access to protected resources.
Admin Users	Users with administrative privileges who can manage and configure the system, including managing users, orders, and products.
Regular Users	Standard users who have access to the platform for browsing, purchasing products, and managing their own account, but without administrative privileges.
Google Places Key	An API key used to authenticate requests to the Google Places API, allowing the app to fetch location data such as addresses, business names, and details.
Filename	The name assigned to a file, often including its extension (e.g., image.jpg). It is used to reference and manage files within the system or application.
User ID	A unique identifier assigned to each user in the system. It helps differentiate between users and allows for personalized access to account features.
Address ID	A unique identifier for an address in the system, typically used to distinguish between multiple addresses that a user may have stored or used for shipping.
Order ID	A unique identifier assigned to each order placed by a customer, used to track and manage the status, contents, and history of the order.