DICTIONARY · CATEGORY 14 OF 15
Web
Design, development, infrastructure and UX. Everything between a domain name and a page that loads fast.
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Note: I'd actually use "Web" rather than "Web Development" in the interface, as you've done. It gives you room to cover design, development, infrastructure, UX, and technical concepts.
A collection of webpages accessible through a domain on the internet.
An individual document or resource displayed through a web browser.
The visual and experiential design of a website.
The technical process of building and maintaining websites and web applications.
User Interface, the visual and interactive elements people use.
User Experience, the overall experience someone has while using a product or website.
Designing products and interfaces around user needs and behaviour.
Designing websites that adapt to different screen sizes.
Designing for mobile devices first and progressively enhancing for larger screens.
Designing websites so people with different abilities can use them.
The markup language used to structure webpage content.
The language used to style and lay out webpage content.
A programming language used to add behaviour and interactivity to webpages.
A server-side programming language widely used by WordPress.
A structured interface allowing software systems to communicate.
An API architecture commonly used for web-based communication.
A lightweight data format widely used for exchanging structured information.
The protocol used to transfer information across the web.
The encrypted version of HTTP.
The address used to locate a resource on the web.
The human-readable address used to identify a website.
A separate address created beneath a primary domain.
The system translating domain names into network addresses.
A server that provides DNS information for a domain.
The service that stores and serves a website's files and resources.
Software or hardware responsible for delivering web resources.
A computer or system that provides resources or services to other systems.
A distributed network that delivers content from locations closer to users.
A digital certificate used to establish encrypted HTTPS connections.
Software used to access and interact with websites.
Stored copies of resources used to speed up future requests.
Website resources stored locally by a visitor's browser.
Stored server-side copies of resources used to reduce processing time.
Small pieces of data stored by websites in a user's browser.
A period during which a user interacts with a website or application.
Structured storage used to organise and retrieve information.
A software application accessed through a web browser.
Software delivered as an online service rather than installed locally.
A credential used to authenticate software requests to an API.
Verifying who a user or system is.
Determining what an authenticated user or system is allowed to do.
A challenge designed to distinguish humans from automated systems.
The small icon associated with a website in browser interfaces.
A structured list of website URLs that helps users or search engines discover content.
A file providing crawler-access instructions for a website.
How quickly and efficiently a website loads and responds.
Google's real-world metrics for loading, responsiveness, and visual stability.
Loading resources only when they are needed.
Removing unnecessary characters from code to reduce file size.
Reducing the size of files for faster transmission.
Reducing image size while maintaining appropriate quality and usability.
The portion of a webpage visible before scrolling.
Improving digital experiences to increase desired actions.
Short for Conversion Rate Optimisation.
A focused webpage designed around a specific conversion objective.
A prompt encouraging the visitor to take a specific action.
A visual representation of where users interact with a webpage.
Comparing two versions of an experience to determine which performs better.
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