Web Development and File Formats

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to web development, image file formats, and related tools.

123Reg

A platform to buy domain names.

Wordpress

A content management system commonly used for building websites.

Web Development

The process of building and maintaining websites, encompassing both aesthetic (look and feel) and functional aspects.

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group; a common raster image file type known for its lossy compression.

PNG

Portable Network Graphics; an image file format with lossless compression, suitable for web graphics.

GIF

Graphics Interchange Format; an image format that can include animations but is limited to 256 colors.

Raster Images

Images made up of pixels, often used for photographs and detailed graphics.

Vector Images

Images defined by mathematical equations, allowing for infinite scaling without loss of quality.

Pixel Dimensions

The height and width of an image measured in pixels.

Web Host

A service that provides space on a server for a website to be accessible online.

CMS

Content Management System; software for managing the creation and modification of digital content.

Woocommerce

A WordPress plugin for e-commerce, allowing for the sale of products online.

Themeforest

A marketplace for buying website templates.

File Size for Image Uploads

Typically, you should use images with a file size not exceeding 2MB for uploads.

Resolution

The detail an image holds, defined by pixel density and dimensions.