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Tech stack

Definition

The set of technologies that work together to build and run a digital product, such as an AI model, database, app, and cloud service.

AI Word Bank · Illustrated definition

Visual example

Tech stack: a connected collection of kitchen tools represents the models, apps, and services used together.

Whole tool set = tech stack

A kitchen example of tech stack: a kitchen's coordinated equipment, recipes, and service tools.

The kitchen connection

Think of a kitchen's coordinated equipment, recipes, and service tools.

The illustration connects the AI idea to something familiar. Follow the subject, the action, and the result to see how it works.

01 · Who or what
Whole tool set = tech stack
02 · What happens
Connects models apps and services
03 · The result
Makes the product work

Why it matters

It helps you understand how the different tools behind an AI product fit together, so you can choose, build, and troubleshoot them more confidently.