> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tvc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Glossary

Below is a glossary of common terms used in the TMDb API, formatted for easy reference.

| Term                | Definition                                                                                                    |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **API**             | Application Programming Interface; a set of rules that allows different software applications to communicate. |
| **API Key**         | A unique identifier required to authenticate requests to the TMDb API.                                        |
| **Access Token**    | A secure string used for authentication and authorization when making API requests.                           |
| **Endpoint**        | A specific URL where API requests are sent to access data.                                                    |
| **Request**         | A call made to an API endpoint to retrieve or send data.                                                      |
| **Response**        | The data returned by the API after processing a request.                                                      |
| **Rate Limit**      | The maximum number of API requests allowed within a specific timeframe.                                       |
| **Session ID**      | A temporary identifier for user authentication within the API.                                                |
| **Authentication**  | The process of verifying a user's identity to access API resources.                                           |
| **Authorization**   | The process of determining what a user can access within the API.                                             |
| **JSON**            | JavaScript Object Notation; a lightweight format for storing and transporting data.                           |
| **Pagination**      | A technique used to split large sets of data into smaller, manageable chunks.                                 |
| **Query Parameter** | A key-value pair appended to a URL to modify API requests.                                                    |
| **Path Parameter**  | A value embedded within the API endpoint URL, used to specify a resource.                                     |
| **Movie ID**        | A unique identifier assigned to each movie in the TMDb database.                                              |
| **TV Show ID**      | A unique identifier assigned to each TV show in the TMDb database.                                            |
| **Person ID**       | A unique identifier assigned to an actor, director, or crew member in TMDb.                                   |
| **Genre ID**        | A unique identifier assigned to a movie or TV show's genre.                                                   |
| **Collection ID**   | A unique identifier for a group of related movies in TMDb.                                                    |
| **Watchlist**       | A user-curated list of movies or TV shows they intend to watch.                                               |
| **Favorite List**   | A user-curated list of their favorite movies or TV shows.                                                     |
| **Guest Session**   | A temporary session that allows users to rate movies without logging in.                                      |
| **Trending**        | A list of movies or TV shows currently popular among users.                                                   |
| **Now Playing**     | A category of movies that are currently in theaters.                                                          |

This glossary will help you navigate and understand key concepts while working with the TMDb API. 🚀