UI and UX glossary
A neutral KnowledgeAtlas glossary reference for UI and UX.
How to use this glossary
This glossary introduces working vocabulary used in ui and ux. Definitions are intentionally concise and should be read with the linked full articles, where context, trade-offs, and limitations are explained.
Architecture
In ui and ux, architecture describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Asset
In ui and ux, asset describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Boundary
In ui and ux, boundary describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Component
In ui and ux, component describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Dependency
In ui and ux, dependency describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Framework
In ui and ux, framework describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Interface
In ui and ux, interface describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Iteration
In ui and ux, iteration describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Lifecycle
In ui and ux, lifecycle describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Model
In ui and ux, model describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Pipeline
In ui and ux, pipeline describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Protocol
In ui and ux, protocol describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Repository
In ui and ux, repository describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Runtime
In ui and ux, runtime describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Validation
In ui and ux, validation describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
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