The document defines and explains several common acronyms and terms used in Genero: BDL refers to the Genero programming language. DVM is the Dynamic Virtual Machine that executes Genero applications across platforms. GDC is the Genero Desktop Client and GWC is the Genero Web Client. GWS allows data exchange using web services. XML and DOM relate to representing data and user interfaces. AUI is the Abstract User Interface layer. SQL and ODI relate to database access and drivers.