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Terminology Reference

TermDefinition
PartA unit of functionality that can be connected to other parts in a flow. Parts can becode (with functionality written in JavaScript or TypeScript) or a visual part, which is a group of other parts (visual or code) arranged in a "nodes and wires" style.
Grouped partA part that is made up of other parts arranged in a "nodes and wires" style.
Code partA part with functionality written in JavaScript or TypeScript.
Input pinA pin on a part that receives data. Each part can have zero or more input pins.
Output pinA pin on a part that sends data. Each part can have zero or more output pins. For example, a "Split array" part might have one input pin for an array and two output pins for the first and second halves of the array.
Main flow input/output pinSpecial input/output pins that are used to pass data into or out of the main flow. These are typically used to pass data between the main flow and external code (e.g. a user interface).
ConnectionA link between two pins that allows data to flow from one part to another.
Reactive inputsInput pins that trigger the part to execute whenever their value changes.
Completion outputsOutput pins that indicate when the part has finished executing. These are