CWDS Glossary
The CWDS Glossary includes a List of Acronyms and defined terms captured from various models, reports, and other artifacts pertaining to the Child Welfare System – California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES) Project. The Glossary standardizes terms used across the various project disciplines; each term is defined with its meaning specific to the project domain.
The State may update the CWDS Glossary at any time. Any questions please contact CWDS Communications.
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Waterfall
A method of software development in which you plan all the requirements first. In contrast, Agile plans the requirements as you go.
Wave
A User group and their designated CWS-CARES implementation date. The CWS-CARES implementation consists of a Pilot Group and a Statewide Rollout Group. These groups are part of a Rollout schedule that outlines how and when the impacted organizations (counties and State*) Go-Live. Every county and State* organization is assigned to a Wave. The placement of organizations in waves will be determined by the State* and the Contractor*.
Web Services
Services that are made available from a business's web server for web users or other web-connected programs. Also known as application services, web services usually include some combination of programming and data but could include human resources as well.
Web Services Description Language (WSDL)
An XML format for describing network services as a set of endpoints operating on messages containing either document-oriented or procedure-oriented information. The operations and messages are described abstractly and then bound to a concrete network protocol and message format to define an endpoint.
Web Services Security
An extension to Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) to apply security to Web Services. It is a member of the Web Service specifications and was published by OASIS.
Wireframes
An artifact that uses simple lines and shapes to show the placement of elements in an application and demonstrate the intended layout and functionality of a solution.
Workflow
An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity enabled by the systematic organization of resources into processes that transform materials, provide services, or process information.
Work Order Authorization (WOA)
An order of work to be completed. A contractual agreement between the vendor and the State about what work will be completed in a given period of time and must be approved before payment is issued.
Wraparound
A program utilized for non-federal foster care dollars to provide children and families with family-based service alternatives to group home care. The process is designed to enhance the strengths inherent in families by maximizing the family's voice to create independence for the family.