Glossary

Local Emulator

A local tool that simulates an external service or runtime environment for development and testing without requiring the actual remote system.

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Related terms

Mock Server

A simulated server that mimics an API or service for development and testing without relying on the actual backend.

Sandbox Environment

An isolated runtime environment used to safely execute, test, and validate software or AI agent code without impacting production systems.

Local Development

The practice of building, testing, and running software on a developer's local machine before deployment to shared environments.

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