What is compost, its types and how to make compost at home

What is compost, its types and how to make compost at home. Some people mix the term “compost” with “growing media” or “potting soil“. However, in modern times, compost is generally defined as decomposed organic matter and potting soil or “potting mix” is considered as a mixture of ingredients like coir fiber, peat moss, sand, perlite, fertilizers etc.