Where do I look for a new-to-the-network technical-overview introduction to what a script/app/etc. basically is, incl. differences between them?

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Where do I look for a new-to-the-network technical-overview introduction to what a script/app/etc. basically is, including differences between them?

Basically, I'm looking for onboarding documentation pointers, or search terms to find that sort of info regarding all the (not legacy-deprecated-unavailable-etc.) sorts of functions discussed on StackApps, scripts, apps, or whatever. Terminology definitions and tutorials or well-documented examples... whatever I can read. Public stacks are my focus for now.

Also if other stacks, or unofficial / off-network resources deal with similar topics, pointers greatly appreciated.

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You can find a lot in the questions tagged faq, and the API has a comprehensive documentation with the option to test your calls online.

The best guide here (that I know of) to what a script is (on Stack Apps), is the [script] tag wiki. They are written in JavaScript so you can read their source code for inspiration.

Other usages of the API fall under app, which is pretty broad indeed. It might be a mobile app, desktop app or a console program. If you're building a component, rather than an end product, you can use the library tag.