sandbox

Definition

A controlled digital or experimental environment where software or programs can be tested and developed safely without affecting live systems or real-world operations.

Etymology

Derived from the literal outdoor container filled with sand for children to play in, the term was metaphorically adopted in computing to describe a sequestered area where code can be 'played with' or tested in isolation.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the AI Learning and Innovation Hub, where Alexandria city staff could experiment with new AI tools to evaluate their potential before the city committed to formal contracts.

Alexandria to offer free AI training to all city employees

The Alexandria Brief

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