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+# Glossary of QMK terms
+
+## Dynamic Macro
+A macro which has been recorded on the keyboard and which will be lost when the keyboard is unplugged or the computer rebooted.
+
+## git
+Versioning software used at the commandline
+
+## Keycode
+A 2-byte number that represents a particular key. `0x00`-`0xFF` are used for [Basic Keycodes](keycodes.html) while `0x100`-`0xFFFF` are used for [Quantum Keycodes](quantum_keycodes.html).
+
+## Keymap
+An array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases
+
+## Matrix
+A wiring pattern of columns and rows (and usually diodes) that enables the MCU to detect keypresses with a fewer number of pins
+
+## Macro
+A feature that lets you send muiltple keypress events (hid reports) after having pressed only a single key.
+
+## Mousekeys
+A feature that lets you control your mouse cursor and click from your keyboard.
+
+* [Mousekeys Documentation](mouse_keys.html)
+
+## Tap Dance
+A feature that lets you assign muiltple keycodes to the same key based on how many times you press it.
+
+* [Tap Dance Documentation](tap_dance.html)