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  * [Mouse keys](mouse_keys.md)

 * Reference
+  * [Glossary](glossary.md)
  * [Keymap overview](keymap.md)
  * [Keycodes](keycodes.md)
    * [Basic Keycodes](basic_keycodes.md)
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+# Glossary of QMK terms
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+git
+: versioning software used at the commandline
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+keymap
+: an array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases
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+matrix
+: a wiring pattern of columns and rows (and usually diodes) that enables the MCU to detect keypresses with a fewer number of pins