▎Common Web Development Terms

1. HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The standard markup language used for creating web pages. It structures the content on the web.

2. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): A stylesheet language used to describe the presentation of HTML documents, including layout, colors, and fonts.

3. JavaScript: A programming language that enables interactive web pages and is an essential part of web development. It allows for dynamic content manipulation.

4. DOM (Document Object Model): A programming interface for web documents that represents the structure of a document as a tree of objects, allowing for dynamic changes to the content and structure.

5. API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications, enabling communication between different systems or components.

6. HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol): The protocol used for transferring data over the web. It defines how messages are formatted and transmitted.

7. HTTPS (HTTP Secure): An extension of HTTP that provides secure communication over a computer network by encrypting data using SSL/TLS.

8. Frontend: The client-side part of a web application that users interact with directly, typically involving HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

9. Backend: The server-side part of a web application that handles data processing, storage, and business logic, often involving databases and server-side languages like Node.js, Python, or Ruby.

10. Framework: A pre-built collection of code and tools that provides a foundation for developing applications more efficiently. Examples include React, Angular, and Django.

11. Library: A collection of pre-written code that developers can use to optimize tasks without having to write code from scratch. Examples include jQuery and Lodash.

12. Responsive Design: An approach to web design that ensures web pages render well on various devices and screen sizes by using flexible layouts, images, and CSS media queries.

13. SEO (Search Engine Optimization): The practice of optimizing web pages to improve their visibility in search engine results, aiming to increase organic traffic.

14. Version Control: A system that records changes to files over time, allowing developers to track revisions and collaborate more effectively. Git is a popular version control system.

15. Deployment: The process of making a web application available for use on a server or hosting platform after development is complete.

16. CMS (Content Management System): A software application that allows users to create, manage, and modify content on a website without needing specialized technical knowledge. Examples include WordPress and Joomla.

17. Web Hosting: A service that provides the infrastructure and resources necessary to store and serve websites on the internet.

18. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer): A standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser, ensuring secure data transmission.

19. Accessibility (a11y): The practice of making websites usable for people with disabilities by following guidelines and standards that enhance usability for all users.

20. Progressive Web App (PWA): A type of application software delivered through the web that combines the best of web and mobile apps, providing offline capabilities, push notifications, and fast loading times.