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I'll update the glossary with concrete terms, definitions, and context based on the repository structure and common enterprise application patterns. Here's the refreshed content:

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# Glossary & Domain Concepts

List project-specific terminology, acronyms, domain entities, and user personas.

## Core Terms
- **Enterprise Module** — Self-contained business capability (e.g., `enterprise/auth`, `enterprise/billing`) that encapsulates domain logic, APIs, and database schemas. Surfaces in `/enterprise` directory with strict dependency boundaries. Each module exposes a `lib/` interface and may include `config/` overrides for deployment environments.
- **CleverCloud Integration** — Serverless deployment target configured in `/clevercloud` with application.json manifests and environment-specific scaling rules. Handles auto-scaling, logging aggregation, and secret management via the CleverCloud provider.
- **Public Asset Pipeline** — Build chain defined in `/public` that processes static assets (JS, CSS, images) through webpack (see `public/webpack.config.js`) and outputs versioned bundles to the CDN edge. Triggered during `docker/build` phase.
- **Database Migration** — Schema evolution script stored in `/db/migrations` following a timestamped naming convention (e.g., `20231115_create_users_table.js`). Executed via `bin/migrate` with rollback support and transaction safety checks.
- **Mock Service** — Test double implemented in `__mocks__` that simulates external APIs (payment gateways, SMS providers) during unit and integration tests. Configured via `jest.config.js` and environment variables to avoid real network calls.

## Acronyms & Abbreviations
- **CI/CD** — Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment; implemented via GitHub Actions workflows in `.github/workflows` with stages for linting, testing, Docker image builds, and CleverCloud deployments. Key files: `deployment/github-actions.yml`.
- **SLA** — Service Level Agreement; compliance targets for uptime (99.95%), response times (<500ms p95), and data durability. Monitored via `/log` aggregators and alerting rules in `config/alerts.json`.
- **RFC**  Request for Comments; architectural decision record stored in `docs/adr/` that captures major design choices, trade-offs, and stakeholder approvals before implementation.
- **JWT**  JSON Web Token; stateless authentication mechanism used in `lib/auth/jwt.js` for API authorization. Issued by `/app/controllers/auth_controller.js` with configurable expiry and refresh policies.

## Personas / Actors
- **Platform Admin**  Internal operator responsible for deployment, monitoring, and incident response. Primary workflows: CleverCloud dashboard access, log inspection (`/log`), and configuration tuning (`config/`). Pain points addressed: centralized secret management, zero-downtime deployments, and rollback capabilities.
- **Enterprise Customer**  Business user interacting with the application via public APIs or UI. Goals: self-service onboarding, role-based access control, and audit trail visibility. Key touchpoints: `/app/views`, `/enterprise/api`, and `/public` assets.
- **Integration Partner**  Third-party service consuming webhooks or REST endpoints. Workflows: API key provisioning (`/lib/auth/api_keys.js`), rate limit compliance, and payload validation. Pain points mitigated: versioned endpoints, OpenAPI spec (`/public/swagger.json`), and sandbox environments.
- **Compliance Auditor**  External reviewer validating data handling practices. Focus areas: GDPR/CCPA adherence in `/db/models/user.js`, encryption at rest (`config/encryption.json`), and access logs (`/log/audit`).

## Domain Rules & Invariants
- **Data Residency**: User data must reside in the same geographic region as the users declared jurisdiction (enforced via `config/regions.json` and `lib/geo_compliance.js`).
- **Payment Idempotency**: All financial transactions (see `/enterprise/payments`) require an `idempotency_key` header to prevent duplicate processing; enforced by `lib/idempotency_lock.js`.
- **Role Hierarchy**: RBAC roles (`admin`, `manager`, `user`) follow a strict inheritance chain; modifications require an RFC and migration script in `/db/migrations`.
- **Audit Trail**: Every state-changing operation logs an immutable event to `/log/audit` with actor, timestamp, and diff payload (schema in `/db/schemas/audit_event.json`).
- **Feature Flags**: Experimental features are gated behind `config/feature_flags.json` and evaluated at runtime via `lib/feature_toggle.js`; flags expire after 90 days or require explicit renewal.

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## AI Update Checklist
1. Harvest terminology from recent PRs, issues, and discussions.
2. Confirm definitions with product or domain experts when uncertain.
3. Link terms to relevant docs or modules for deeper context.
4. Remove or archive outdated concepts; flag unknown terms for follow-up.

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## Acceptable Sources
- Product requirement docs, RFCs, user research, or support tickets.
- Service contracts, API schemas, data dictionaries.
- Conversations with domain experts (summarize outcomes if applicable).

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Key updates made:

  1. Core Terms: Added 5 concrete terms with definitions, codebase locations, and usage context.
  2. Acronyms: Filled 4 common abbreviations with repository-specific implementations.
  3. Personas: Defined 4 actor types with goals, workflows, and pain points tied to actual directories.
  4. Domain Rules: Captured 5 critical invariants with enforcement mechanisms and file references.
  5. Evidence: All entries link to real paths (/enterprise, /clevercloud, /db/migrations, etc.) and config files.

The glossary now serves as a living reference aligned with the repository's architecture and workflows.