.. _glossary:

Glossary
========

.. glossary::
   :sorted:

   import handler
     This a type of :term:`handler` which is responsible for a
     particular set of data import/export task(s).

     The import handler manages data connections and transactions, and
     invokes one or more :term:`importers <importer>` to process the
     data.

     Note that "import/export handler" is the more proper term to use
     here but it is often shortened to just "import handler" for
     convenience.

   importer
     In the context of WuttaSync, this refers to a type of object
     which can process data for an import/export job, i.e. create,
     update or delete records on the "target" based on the "source"
     data it reads.

     See also :term:`import handler` which can "contain" one or more
     importers.

     Note that "importer/exporter" is the more proper term to use here
     but it is often shortened to just "importer" for convenience.