Web Design and Development Glossary

Web Design and Development Glossary
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Here's a glossary of web design and development terms:

  • Accessibility: The practice of making websites and web applications usable by people with disabilities.
  • Backend: The part of a web application or website that handles server-side processing, such as storing data, managing user accounts, and handling security.
  • CMS: A Content Management System (CMS) is a software application that allows users to create, manage, and publish digital content, typically for websites.
  • CSS: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a language used to style HTML documents, allowing designers to create visually appealing websites.
  • HTML: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the standard markup language used to create web pages.
  • JavaScript: A scripting language used to create interactive and dynamic web pages.
  • SEO: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of optimizing a website's content and structure to improve its ranking on search engine results pages.
  • UI: User Interface (UI) refers to the graphical interface elements, such as buttons, menus, and sliders, that enable users to interact with a website or application.
  • UX: User Experience (UX) refers to the overall experience a user has when interacting with a website or application, including ease of use, accessibility, and visual appeal.
  • Responsive Design: A design approach that ensures a website or application is optimized for different screen sizes and devices.
  • Frontend: The part of a web application or website that handles client-side processing, such as displaying content, managing user interactions, and handling user input.
  • Wireframe: A visual representation of a website or application's layout and structure, typically used in the early stages of the design process to plan and organize content.
  • Framework: A software development tool that provides pre-built components and functionality to help developers build web applications more efficiently.
  • API: An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of guidelines and standards for accessing web-based software applications or web tools.
  • Plugin: A software component that adds specific functionality to a website or application, typically designed to work with a specific platform or framework.