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A

Accessibility

Ensuring that websites and digital content are usable by people with disabilities.


API (Application Programming Interface)

A set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.


B

Back End

The server-side of a website that handles data storage, processing, and server interactions.


Browser

Software used to access and view websites, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.


C

Content Management System (CMS)

Software that allows users to create, manage, and modify website content without advanced technical knowledge.


CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

A stylesheet language used to describe the presentation and formatting of a document written in HTML.


D

DNS (Domain Name System)

A system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses used by computers to locate websites.


Domain Name

A unique web address used to identify a website, like www.example.com


E

E-commerce

The buying and selling of goods and services online.


Encryption

The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.


F

Firewall

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.


Front End

The user interface and presentation layer of a website that users interact with directly.


H

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

The standard markup language for creating web pages.


HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)

A secure version of HTTP that encrypts data exchanged between a browser and a website.


I

IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)

A numerical label assigned to each device participating in a computer network.


J

JavaScript

A programming language used to create interactive and dynamic web content.


JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

A common image file format used for web graphics.


L

LAN (Local Area Network)

A network that connects devices within a limited geographic area.


Link

A clickable element on a web page that navigates to another page or resource.


M

Metadata

Data that provides information about other data, such as keywords, descriptions, and tags.


Mobile Responsiveness

The ability of a website to adapt and display properly on various mobile devices.


P

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor)

A server-side scripting language commonly used for web development.


Plugin

Software component that adds specific features or functionality to a larger application.


R

Responsive Design

Design approach that ensures a website adapts to different screen sizes and devices.


S

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Techniques used to improve a website's visibility in search engine results.


Server

A computer or system that stores and manages website data and serves it to users upon request.


SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

A security protocol that establishes an encrypted link between a web server and a browser.


T

Template

A pre-designed layout or structure that can be used as a starting point for web page creation.


U

URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

The web address used to access a specific resource on the internet.


User Experience (UX)

The overall experience and satisfaction of users when interacting with a website or application.


W

Web Hosting

A service that provides server space and resources to make websites accessible on the internet.


Wireframe

A visual representation of a web page's layout, showing the placement of elements.



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