Web Development glossary
A neutral KnowledgeAtlas glossary reference for Web Development.
How to use this glossary
This glossary introduces working vocabulary used in web development. Definitions are intentionally concise and should be read with the linked full articles, where context, trade-offs, and limitations are explained.
Architecture
In web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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 web development, 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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