A plain-language glossary of the web and technology terms you meet when building a website, an online store or custom software. Every entry opens with a short, clear definition, followed by a practical explanation. It helps you read quotes, talk to developers and make informed decisions.
The software for managing a website's content without writing code.
A CMS that delivers content via API, separate from presentation.
A website that behaves like an app: installable and usable offline.
The interface that lets two pieces of software exchange data.
The certificate that encrypts data between browser and site (the HTTPS padlock).
The "phone book" of the internet that turns domains into IP addresses.
The server space where your site's files live, always online.
Your site's name-address, like carbonstealth.eu.
The structured store where a site keeps and organises its data.
A ready-made foundation for building software faster.
The temporary memory that makes a site faster on the second visit.
Designing how a site looks (UI) and how it feels to use (UX).
The technique that makes a site adapt to any screen size.
A network of servers that delivers content from nearby, faster.
A site's two parts: what you see and what works behind it.