Glossary of Common Terms

JavaScript

A programming language used to create dynamic and interactive effects on web pages.

JavaScript allows you to manipulate HTML and CSS to update content, validate forms, handle events, and more.

HTML

HyperText Markup Language, the standard language for creating webpages and web applications.

HTML structures the content on the web, defining elements such as headings, paragraphs, links, images, and other multimedia elements.

CSS

Cascading Style Sheets, used for designing and customizing the layout of web pages.

CSS works alongside HTML to change the appearance of elements, such as colors, fonts, and spacing.

API

Application Programming Interface - a set of rules and protocols for building software applications.

APIs allow different software components to communicate with each other and enable integration between systems.

Responsive Web Design

A design approach aimed at making web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes.

Responsive design involves using flexible layouts, images, and CSS media queries to ensure content adapts to different screen sizes.