Web Development and File Types

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to web development, file types, and related technologies.

123Reg

A service to buy domain names.

WordPress

A popular content management system used for web development.

Web Developers

Professionals who design and build websites.

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group; a common image file type that allows lossy compression.

PNG

Portable Network Graphics; an image file format that supports lossless compression.

GIF

Graphics Interchange Format; an image file type often used for animations with a maximum of 256 colors.

File Size

The amount of data required to store a file, often measured in megabytes (MG).

Vector Images

Images defined in terms of lines and shapes, allowing for infinite scalability without losing quality.

CMS

Content Management System; a software platform for creating and managing digital content.

Web Host

A service that provides the technologies and services needed for a website to be viewed on the Internet.

Themeforest

A marketplace for buying website templates.

AVIF

A modern image file format that is increasing in usage due to better compression.

Pixel Dimensions

The resolution and pixel density of an image that determines its quality.

Lossy Compression

A method of reducing file size by removing some data, which can affect quality.

Lossless Compression

A method of compressing files without losing any data or quality.

Wix.com

A website builder that the notes suggest avoiding.