Web developer
A person developing websites and web applications, specialising in interfaces, server-side work or both. Responsibilities depend on the team and product rather than one compulsory list of languages.
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A code format and execution model for compiled modules. It can run inside and outside browsers; permissions depend on the host environment.
Definition and sourcesWebhooks
Notifications sent to an HTTP endpoint after events such as payments. Receivers should verify authenticity and handle retries and duplicates. Webhooks guarantee neither immediate nor exactly-once delivery.
Definition and sourcesWebmaster
A traditional term for someone maintaining a website's operation, updates and publishing. Scope varies by organisation. Larger teams may divide those responsibilities among administrators, developers and editors.
Definition and sourceswebpack
A tool bundling application dependencies and assets. Configuration affects code splitting, caching and output size; bundling does not automatically fix architecture.
Definition and sourcesWordPress
A community-developed open-source content-management system. Themes and plugins adapt the website. WordPress.org is the software project; WordPress.com is a separate hosting service. Free code does not mean cost-free operation.
Definition and sourcesWordPress transient
WordPress temporary-data storage with a maximum lifetime. Values can disappear earlier, so code must be able to regenerate them.
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