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Standard terms

We use standard terms for specific things in FeatureBase Docs.

NOTE: This list is in progress and new content will be added as required.

Context Permitted terms Old terms no longer used
Database queries SQL
PQL
Mac install macOS, Darwin
Products FeatureBase Community
FeatureBase Cloud
Open source product
Molecula
Pilosa
UI buttons Click
Windows install Windows Subsystem for Linux
WSL

Terminology and word usage

Word Description Example
Setup This is a noun, describing a thing, not an action Python Client Library setup guide
Set up This is a verb, describing an action How do I set up FeatureBase Cloud?

Phrasing to avoid

Never do these

Phrasing Issue Suggested alternative
SQL Language This actually says "Structured Query Language Language" which is a tautology, saying the same thing twice SQL
PQL Language The same as above "Pilosa Query Language Language" PQL