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| Active Server Pages (ASP) | A technology developed by Microsoft That uses the server to run scripts, then passes the output back to the browser |
| blacklist | Also known as blackhole list. A published list of IP addresses known to be sources of spam |
| blog | A collection of personal thoughts posted on a public Web site. |
| Cascading Style Sheets | Multiple and overlapping style definitions that control teh appearance of X/HTML elements |
| concatenation | Linking two or more units of information, such as strings or files, to form one unit |
| cookie | information sent between a server and a client to help maintain state and track user activities. |
| dithering | the ability for a computer to aproximate a color by combining the RGB value |
| document type declaration () | A declaration of document or code type embedded within an HTML, XHTML, XML, or SGML document; identifies the version and nature of code used. |
| Document Type Definition (DTD) | A set of rules contained in a simple text file that defines teh structure, syntax and vocabulary as it relates to tags and attributes for a corresponding document. |
| Domain Name System (DNS) | A system that maps uniquely hierarchical user-friendly domain names to specific numerical IP addresses |
| dynamic | constantly changing |
| Dynamic HTML (DHTML) | A combination of technologies (HTL 4.0 and later), script, CSS and the Document Object Model (DOM) that provides Web page interactivity |
| Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) | The current standard authoring language used to develop Web pages and other electroically displayed documents. |
| Extensible Markup Language (XML) | A markup language that describes document content, instead of adding structure or formatting to document content. A simplified version of SGML |
| Extensible Styleshet Language Transformation (XSLT) | A transformation language that formats styled XML data for document rendering |
| File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | An Internet protocol used to transfer files between computers; allows file transfer wtihout corruption or alteration |
| frame | A scrollable region in which pages can be displayed; a single element of a frameset. |
| frameset | A Web page that defines a set of frames inw hich other Web pages are displayed |
| graphical user interface (GUI) | A program that provides graphical navigation with menus and screen icons |
| hyperlink | Embedded instruction within a text file that links it to another point in the file or to a separate file |
| Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) | The traditional authoring language used to develop Web pages for many applications |
| inheritance | The principal of passong on style definitions from parent elements to child elements |
| inline style | A style attribute added directly within HTML tags |
| instant messaging (IM) | A computer-based method of communication in which users can type and view messages sent to one or more recipients, and view the responses immediately |
| interactivity | The ability for software to respond differently to the user's actions; the sytem's response is directly communicated to the user |
| mailing list server | An e-mail server that regularly sends e-mail messages to a specified list of users. They also collect and distribute messages from an authorized group of participants, called a listserve group. |
| metadata | Data about data |
| metalanguage | a language used for creating other languages |
| method | An action performed by an object |
| MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) | Popular compression standard for audio files; retains most of the sound quality of the source |
| needs analysis | The process of determining a customer's needs by acquiring information, proessing and evaluatingthe information, then creating a plan of action to address the needs |
| object | A programming function that models the characteristics of abstract or real objects using classes |
| opt-in-email | An e-mail list service that is created legitimately by subscribing only users who specifically request to be added to the list |
| opt-out-email | An email list service that requires subscribers to unsubscribe themselves if they do not want to contniue receiving messages. |
| pixel | Short for "picture element". A unit of measure that represents a minimum amount of graphical information as a single dot on a display screen. |
| plug-in | A program installed as part of the browser to extend its basic functionality. Allows different file formats to be rendered via the browser. |
| port | An integer from 0 to 65535 representing a particular path for information flow. |
| Portable Document Format (PDF) | A file format that can be transferred across platforms and retain its formatting |
| project schedule | A document that lists the planned dates for performing tasks and meeting goals defined in a project plan |
| property | A characteristic, such as color, width or height, that the programmer stipulates in the creation of the object |
| push technology | A web delivery format that allows Web page content to automatically download to a computer at user-defined interfals |
| scope | The goals and tasks of a project, and the work required to complete them |
| scope creep | Gradual increases in project scope that can undermine the success of a project |
| Secure XML | XML data that is encrypted then transmitted over the Internet using digital signature to ensure privacy and data integrity |
| site map | A graphical representation of a Web site's hierarchy |
| spam | Unsolicited and unwanted e-mail messages; the online equivalent of junk mail |
| spam filter | An e-mail client program that identifies and filters out spam messages before they reach the e-mail Inbox |
| stakeholder | A person or group with an interest in a project and the power to exert influence (either positive or negative) over the project and affect results |
| statement | A single line of code to be executed in a script or program |
| Statement of Work (SOW) | A contract to initiate a project; the contract contains project goals and specifies how those goals will be met |
| stream | a continuous flow of data, usually sound or image files, that creates a seamless delivery of those files into a browser |
| style guide | A book, manual or guide specifying rules and examples of usage, punctuation, and typography; used in preparing text for publication |
| style sheet | A predefined HTML document structure that includes heading fonts, text layout commands, graphic object placement, and other design guidelines |
| tags | Special pieces of code, enclosed in angle brackets, that tell the HTML interpreter how to process or display text |
| Uniform Resource Locator (URL) | A text string that supplies an Internet or intranet address, and the protocol by which taht site can be accessed |
| Web services | A group of XML-based technologies and open standards that enable computers with various platforms and software to exchange data and share functionality over the Web |
| Wiki Site | A collaborative Web site that uses Web-based Wiki software to allow visitors to updaet the site using only a browser. Useful for team collaboration, information repositories and portals |
| World Wide Web consortium (W3C) | An international industry consortium founded in 1994 to develop common standards for the World Wide Web. |
