Vocabulary

Definitions

Week 1 Words

algorithm
- A systematic and logical sequence of steps designed to solve a problem.
bias
- A preference or slant that affects how information is presented.
browser
- A program used to access, display, and navigate websites on the internet.
citation
- A reference that shows where information came from.
cloud-based file management
- The process of storing and organizing files using an online cloud service while accessing them as if they were on the local computer.
credibility
- How trustworthy and reliable a source is.
domain
- The main part of a website’s address (e.g., .gov, .edu, .com) that can give clues about its purpose.
file extension
- The suffix at the end of a filename that tells the computer what type of file it is (e.g., .docx, .jpg, .pdf).
file management
- Creating an organized structure to store information on your computer for easy retrieval and use.
file manager
- A tool or application that lets you view, organize, move, rename, and manage files and folders.
file path
- The exact location of a file on a computer, shown as a series of folders (e.g., C:\Users\robby\Documents\hello_world.docx).
phishing
- A scam where someone pretends to be a trusted source to steal personal information.
results page (SERP)
- The webpage a search engine displays after a user enters a query, showing links, snippets, and other relevant content.
search engine
- A tool that uses algorithms to find and display information based on keywords you enter.
spoofing
- Disguising the true or trusted identity of a person or device.
URL
- Uniform Resource Locator — the address of a resource on the Internet.

Week 2 Words

body tag (<body>)
- Contains the main content of a webpage that is visible to users.
DOCTYPE declaration
- The first line of an HTML document that tells the browser what version of HTML the page uses.
flowchart
- A diagram that shows the steps in a process or system, often used for planning and problem-solving.
head tag (<head>)
- Contains information about the webpage (metadata), which is mostly not visible to the user.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
- The standard markup language used to structure webpages.
HTML tag (<html>)
- The tag that defines the start and end of an HTML document.
sans-serif font
- A type of font that does not have small projecting features called "serifs" at the ends of strokes (e.g., Arial, Helvetica).
serif font
- A type of font that has small projecting features called "serifs" at the ends of strokes (e.g., Times New Roman, Georgia).
storyboard
- A planning process where designers map out how users will move through a website.
wireframe
- A rough layout sketch showing where elements will appear on a webpage.

Week 3 Words

alt text
- A description of an image that is used by screen readers and displayed when the image cannot be loaded.
anchor tag (<a>)
- An HTML element used to create hyperlinks, allowing users to click and navigate to another webpage or resource. It uses the "href" attribute to specify the destination URL.
attribute
- A characteristic or property of an HTML element that provides additional information about it.
bold tag (<strong>)
- A text style that makes characters thicker and darker to emphasize them.
element
- A basic building block of an HTML document, consisting of a start tag, content, and an end tag.
hyperlink
- A clickable link that takes you to another webpage or resource.
heading tags (<h1> - <h6>)
- HTML elements used to define headings and subheadings on a webpage, with <h1> being the most important and <h6> the least.
image tag (<img>)
- An HTML element used to embed images in a webpage, which requires the "src" attribute to specify the image source and often includes "alt" text for accessibility.
italic tag (<em>)
- A text style that slants characters to the right, often used for emphasis.
nesting
- The practice of placing HTML elements inside other HTML elements.
ordered list (<ol>)
- A list in HTML that is numbered, indicating a specific sequence (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
structure
- The organization and arrangement of elements within an HTML document.
tag
- A code element in HTML that defines the start or end of an element, usually enclosed in angle brackets (e.g., <html>, </html>).
unordered list (<ul>)
- A list in HTML that uses bullet points, indicating that the order of items does not matter.

Week 4 Words

client
- A computer or software that requests access to a service or page provided by a server.
component
- A reusable part or element of a webpage (header, navigation, content area, footer).
Content Management System (CMS)
- A software application that allows users to create, manage, and modify content on a website without needing to code.
dynamic page
- A webpage that is generated on the fly by a server, often using templates and databases, allowing for content to change without altering the underlying code.
hosting
- The service of providing storage space and access for websites on the internet.
include
- A server command that inserts one file into another, allowing for reusable components across multiple pages.
plugin
- A software add-on that extends the functionality of a CMS or website.
render
- The process by which a browser converts HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into a visible webpage.
request
- What the browser sends to the server asking for a page.
response
- What the server sends back (HTML, CSS, images, etc.).
server
- The machine assembling and delivering the page.
static page
- A page delivered exactly as written.
template
- A reusable layout or file used across multiple pages.
theme
- A pre-designed template that determines the layout and appearance of a website built with a CMS.
web server
- A computer that stores and delivers web pages to users over the internet.
website editor
- A tool or interface used to create and edit the content of a website, often part of a CMS.
WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)
- A type of editor that allows users to see how their content will look as they create it, without needing to understand the underlying code.