Glossary

Term	Definition
Any Schema	A built-in catch-all schema that accepts any fields; not recommended for data feeds
API Client	Credentials for external systems to authenticate when calling HTTP API connectors
Batch Size	The number of datapoints processed in a single workflow step run
Bucket	A logical container that groups related datapoints together
Chaining	Connecting workflow steps together so data flows through multiple processing steps
Capability	An automatically detected feature of a connector operation, shown as a badge in the UI (e.g., Paging, Checkpoint resume)
Checkpoint	The last successfully processed position, enabling the system to resume without duplication or data loss
Child Customer	A sub-organization managed by a vendor account
Compute Specification	Resource allocation (CPU/memory) for out-of-process workflow step execution
Connector	A reusable integration component that bridges external systems with YuzeData
Connector Instance	A deployed connector with specific configuration and credentials
Connector Template	A blueprint defining connector settings and available operations
Consume	Input data for a workflow node
Customer	An organization account in YuzeData
Data Feed	A mechanism for workflows to produce and consume datapoints between each other
Data Feed Trigger	A trigger that runs a workflow step when new datapoints arrive in a consumed feed
Datapoint	An immutable data record representing an event or measurement, created during workflow execution
Direct Mode	Connector invocation mode where workflows invoke connector operations on demand
Event Subscription	A configuration that forwards system events to external services via webhooks
Export Master Data	A workflow step template that pushes master data from YuzeData to an external system
Expression	A YuzeScript code block in schema mappings that calculates or transforms field values
External Identifier	A reference to a master data item using an external system's ID (format: master-data-ext:{type}:{source}:{key})
Group	A collection of users that share the same roles and permissions
HTTP API Connector	A connector that exposes an HTTP endpoint for external systems to send or retrieve data
HTTP API Mode	Connector invocation mode that exposes an inbound HTTP endpoint for external systems
Identity Provider (IdP)	A service that authenticates users (e.g., Azure AD, Okta)
Import Master Data	A workflow step template that pulls master data from an external system into YuzeData
Incremental Sync	Syncing only items that changed since the last sync, reducing load on external systems
In-Process	Workflow step execution mode that runs within standard processing infrastructure
Internal Identifier	A reference to a master data item using its YuzeData key (format: master-data:{type}:{key})
Key Field	A schema field whose value forms part of a master data item's unique identifier
Map Field	A schema mapping task that copies data from a source field to a target field
Mapping Identifier	A link between a master data item and its ID in an external system
Mapping Task	A step in a schema mapping that defines how a field is transformed
Master Data	Mutable reference data representing real-world entities that can be updated over time
Master Data Type	A category of master data items (e.g., Equipment, Location, Supplier)
Node	A single step in a workflow
Notification	An automated message sent to users on a schedule (reports, alerts)
OAuth2	An authentication protocol used by API clients for secure access
Operation	A discrete action a connector can perform against an external system. Operations display capability badges indicating their advanced features
Out-of-Process	Workflow step execution mode that runs in a dedicated container with configurable resources
Parent Workflow Step Trigger	A trigger that runs a workflow step after another workflow step completes
Permission	An authorization that allows access to specific features or actions
Position	An auto-incrementing number assigned to each datapoint, establishing order
Position Tracking	Using checkpoint positions to ensure exactly-once processing of datapoints
Produce	Output data from a workflow node
Provide Value	A schema mapping task that injects a constant value into a target field
Reference Data Item (RDI)	See Master Data
Role	A named set of permissions that can be assigned to users or groups
Schedule Trigger	A trigger that runs a workflow step at specified time intervals
Schema	A definition of data structure (fields and types)
Schema Mapping	A transformation that converts data from one schema to another
Secret Setting	A connector setting containing sensitive data (API keys, passwords) that is encrypted and never displayed
SSO (Single Sign-On)	Authentication using an external identity provider
Sync Status	Tracks which master data items have been synced and their versions
Trigger	A mechanism that starts a workflow step (schedule, data feed, or parent workflow step)
User	An individual account that can access YuzeData
Vendor	A customer account type that can manage child customers
Webhook	An HTTP callback that sends data to external systems when events occur
Webhook Signature	An authentication method where requests are signed with a shared secret
Workflow	A data integration process that orchestrates the flow of data between systems
workflow step	A reusable step within a workflow that performs a specific operation
workflow step instance	A configured step in a workflow, created from a workflow step template with specific settings
workflow step template	A blueprint defining a type of workflow step operation
YuzeScript	YuzeData's JavaScript-based scripting language for custom logic and data transformations