Key terms used throughout the Lana documentation.
Banking Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Credit Facility | A pre-approved loan arrangement that allows borrowing up to a specified limit |
| Disbursal | The release of loan funds to the borrower |
| Obligation | A scheduled repayment that a borrower must fulfill |
| Collateral | Assets pledged as security for a loan |
| KYC | Know Your Customer - identity verification process |
| KYB | Know Your Business - business entity verification process |
Technical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Event Sourcing | Pattern where state changes are stored as a sequence of events |
| Outbox Pattern | Ensures reliable event publishing alongside database transactions |
| Hexagonal Architecture | Design pattern separating core logic from external concerns |
| Double-Entry Accounting | Every transaction affects at least two accounts (debit and credit) |
Lana-Specific Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Cala | The underlying ledger system powering Lana's accounting |
| Admin API | GraphQL API for internal/administrative operations |
| Customer API | GraphQL API for customer-facing applications |
| Domain Config | Type-safe configuration system for runtime settings |
This glossary will be expanded as documentation grows.