Framework
Structures and conventions organising application development. A framework typically controls part of execution; a library is more often called by application code.
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Software offered without usage fees within defined terms. Freeware does not automatically imply open source, modification rights or unrestricted redistribution.
Definition and sourcesFront-end developer
A developer building the part of an application that people interact with. Web work typically uses HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Responsibilities also include interface behaviour, accessibility and operation across devices.
Definition and sourcesFrontend
The application layer responsible for presentation and user interaction. Browser frontends typically use HTML, CSS and JavaScript and communicate with services.
Definition and sourcesFuelPHP
A PHP framework supporting modular HMVC architecture. Older projects require checks of environment compatibility and maintained-update availability.
Definition and sourcesFull-stack developer
A developer working on both user interfaces and server-side application logic. Skills depend on the technology stack. Full-stack does not mean knowing every language or replacing every specialist on a team.
Definition and sourcesGit
A distributed version-control system recording changes and supporting branches and merges. Git is a tool; GitHub is a service using it. A repository copy may be complete or deliberately limited.
Definition and sourcesGitHub
A platform for Git repositories, change review and automation. GitHub is a service and Git a version-control system; Git works without GitHub.
Definition and sourcesGrid
A system arranging design elements in rows and columns. It supports rhythm and relationships. CSS Grid is a specific browser layout mechanism; a designer's grid need not be implemented with it.
Definition and sourcesGUI (Graphical User Interface)
An interface using visual elements such as windows, buttons and menus. GUI is one form of user interface. Other interfaces can be text-based or voice-based.
Definition and sources.htaccess
An Apache configuration file affecting a directory when the server permits overrides. It can control redirects and access. It is not universal to every hosting server; Nginx does not read it like Apache.
Definition and sourcesHTML (HyperText Markup Language)
A markup language describing the structure and meaning of web content, including headings and forms. HTML is not a general-purpose programming language. CSS and JavaScript commonly provide styling and interactivity.
Definition and sourcesIntegration tests
Tests of cooperation between components, such as application and database. They check contracts not covered by an isolated single-function test.
Definition and sourcesInterface
An agreed interaction boundary between user and system or between components. It may mean a screen, API or programming contract; context determines meaning.
Definition and sourcesIT (Information Technology)
Tools and activities for processing, storing and communicating information. Business IT includes applications, devices, networks and their maintenance. It extends beyond programming.
Definition and sourcesJava
A programming language and platform based on the JVM. Java and JavaScript are separate technologies; similar names do not imply code compatibility.
Definition and sourcesJavaScript
A programming language used in browsers and server environments for events, data and application logic. JavaScript and Java are different languages. Modern engines can use just-in-time compilation.
Definition and sourcesjQuery
A JavaScript library simplifying DOM operations, events and requests. New projects should compare its necessity with modern browser capabilities.
Definition and sourcesJSON
A text data-interchange format using objects, arrays and values. It is not executable code; syntactic validity does not establish semantic correctness.
Definition and sourcesJSON Web Token
A token format containing claims. Signatures protect integrity, but ordinary signed JWTs do not hide contents; verify algorithm, audience and expiry.
Definition and sourcesKeylogger
Software or hardware recording keystrokes. It can expose passwords and messages; connection encryption does not protect data captured on an infected device.
Definition and sourcesKnowledge graph
A representation of entities, properties and relationships. In Google it helps interpret real-world objects rather than merely list keywords.
Definition and sourcesLaravel
A PHP framework offering routing, ORM, queues and testing tools. It supports application development; security and updates still depend on deployment practices.
Definition and sourcesLess
A preprocessor extending CSS authoring with variables, functions and other constructs. Less source is transformed into browser-compatible CSS.
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