Glossary of Internet and Web Technologies
This glossary explains technical terms used in relation to N55 SOCIAL MEDIUM, RSS, open standards, web servers, search engines, publishing systems and proprietary platforms.
- 301 Redirect
- 302 Redirect
- 404 Not Found
- Access Control
- Accessibility
- ActiveX
- AI Crawler
- Algorithm
- Analytics
- Apache
- API
- Archive
- Atom
- Auth
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Backup
- Bandwidth
- Base64
- Bash
- Blog
- Bluesky
- Bot
- Browser
- Browser Cache
- Browser Storage
- Cache
- Canonical URL
- Canvas
- CDN
- Centralised Network
- Certificate
- CGI
- Character Encoding
- ChatGPT
- Chronological Feed
- CLI
- Cloud Computing
- CMS
- Component
- Cookie
- CORS
- Cron
- Cron Job
- CSS
- CSS Framework
- CSV
- Data URI
- Database
- Decentralisation
- Decentralised Network
- Dedicated Server
- DHCP
- DNS
- DNS Record
- DNSSEC
- DOM
- Domain Name
- Domain Registrar
- Download
- Element
- Elementor
- Embedding
- Encryption
- Error Log
- Export
- FastCGI
- Favicon
- Federation
- Fediverse
- Feed
- Feed Aggregator
- Feed Reader
- Feed URL
- File Permission
- Firefox
- Firewall
- Framework
- Frontend
- FTP
- Gateway
- Git
- GitHub
- GitLab
- GraphQL
- Gutenberg
- Hash
- Hostname
- HTML
- HTML Validator
- HTTP
- HTTPS
- Hyperlink
- IMAP
- Import
- Index
- Internet
- Interoperability
- IP Address
- IPv4
- IPv6
- JavaScript
- JPEG
- JSON
- LAN
- Library
- LiteSpeed
- LLM
- Local Storage
- Log File
- MariaDB
- Markdown
- Mastodon
- MCP
- Media Query
- Meta
- Meta Tag
- Metadata
- MIME Type
- Module
- Mozilla
- MySQL
- NAT
- Newsletter
- Nginx
- OAuth
- Open Graph
- Open Source
- Open Standard
- Open Web
- OPML
- Page Builder
- Password
- PHP
- PHP Script
- Pixelfed
- Plain Text
- Platform
- Plugin
- PNG
- POP3
- PostgreSQL
- Private Key
- Prompt
- Proprietary
- Proprietary Platform
- Proprietary Software
- Protocol
- Proxy Server
- Public Key
- QR Code
- Query
- Ranking
- Redirect
- Referrer
- Registrar
- Repository
- Responsive Design
- REST API
- Reverse Proxy
- Robot
- Robots.txt
- Router
- RSS
- RSS Feed
- RSS Reader
- RSS Validator
- rsync
- Safari
- Schema.org
- Search Engine
- Search Engine Optimisation
- Search Index
- Security
- Self-hosting
- Semantic HTML
- Server
- Server Log
- Session
- Session Cookie
- Session Storage
- SFTP
- Shared Hosting
- Shell
- Sitemap
- SMTP
- Spam
- Spider
- SQL
- SQLite
- SSH
- SSL
- SSL Certificate
- Static Website
- Statistics
- SVG
- Syndication
- TCP
- TCP/IP
- Template
- Theme
- TikTok
- TLS
- Token
- Tracking
- UDP
- Upload
- URL
- User Agent
- UTF-8
- Validator
- Vector Database
- Vendor Lock-in
- Viewport
- Virtual Host
- Visitor
- VPS
- WAN
- Web Analytics
- Web Crawler
- Web Hosting
- Web Server
- Web Standards
- Webhook
- WebP
- Wi-Fi
- WordPress
- X
- XML
- YAML
- YouTube
301 Redirect
A permanent redirect telling browsers and search engines that a page has moved to a new URL.
302 Redirect
A temporary redirect telling browsers and search engines that a page has moved temporarily.
404 Not Found
An HTTP status code meaning that the requested page or file could not be found on the server.
See also: HTTP, URL, Web Server
Access Control
Methods used to determine who is allowed to access a resource, file, service or system.
See also: Authentication, Authorization
Accessibility
The practice of making websites usable for as many people as possible, including people using assistive technologies.
See also: Semantic HTML, HTML, CSS
ActiveX
An older proprietary Microsoft technology for embedding interactive components in web pages and applications.
AI Crawler
A bot that visits websites to collect content for training or indexing artificial intelligence systems.
See also: Bot, Web Crawler, Robots.txt
Algorithm
A set of rules or instructions that determines how software processes information.
See also: Ranking, Search Engine
Analytics
The collection and interpretation of data about how a website or application is used.
See also: Web Analytics, Statistics, Server Log
Apache
A widely used open source web server that delivers websites using standard Internet protocols.
See also: Web Server, HTTP, PHP, Nginx
API
Application Programming Interface. A standardised way for different software systems to communicate.
Archive
A stored copy of content or data kept for preservation, migration or later reuse.
Atom
An open web feed format similar to RSS, used to publish updates from websites in a machine-readable form.
Auth
Short for authentication. It usually refers to login, identity verification or access credentials.
See also: Authentication, OAuth, Token
Authentication
The process of verifying the identity of a user, device or software system.
See also: Auth, Authorization, Password, Token
Authorization
The process of deciding what an authenticated user or system is allowed to do.
See also: Authentication, Access Control
Backup
A copy of files or data stored separately so it can be restored if something is lost or damaged.
Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be transferred over a network connection during a given time.
Base64
A method for representing binary data, such as images, as plain text.
See also: Data URI, HTML, Plain Text
Bash
A widely used command-line shell on Unix-like systems.
Blog
A website or section of a website where posts are published over time, often in chronological order.
See also: RSS, Feed, Chronological Feed
Bluesky
A social networking service built around the AT Protocol. The service itself is a platform, while the underlying protocol is intended to be open.
See also: Platform, Protocol, Decentralised Network
Bot
A software program that automatically performs tasks on the Internet.
See also: Web Crawler, AI Crawler, Spam
Browser
Software used to access websites, such as Firefox, Safari or Chrome.
See also: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Browser Cache
Temporary storage in a browser used to avoid downloading the same files repeatedly.
Browser Storage
Data stored locally inside a web browser instead of on a remote server.
See also: Local Storage, Session Storage, Browser
Cache
Temporary storage used to speed up access to files, pages or calculations.
See also: Browser Cache, CDN, Server
Canonical URL
The preferred URL for a page when similar or duplicate pages exist.
See also: SEO, Search Engine, URL
Canvas
An HTML element used for drawing graphics with JavaScript in the browser.
See also: HTML, JavaScript, SVG
CDN
Content Delivery Network. A distributed network of servers that delivers files from locations close to users.
Centralised Network
A network where control is concentrated in one organisation, service or technical centre.
See also: Decentralised Network, Distributed Network, Platform
Certificate
A digital document used to identify a website or service and enable encrypted connections.
See also: TLS, HTTPS, SSL Certificate
CGI
Common Gateway Interface. An older standard for running server-side programs from a web server.
See also: Web Server, PHP, FastCGI
Character Encoding
A standard for representing text as digital data. UTF-8 is the most common encoding on the web.
See also: UTF-8, HTML, Plain Text
ChatGPT
A proprietary AI service by OpenAI for generating and processing text, code and other media.
See also: LLM, Prompt, AI Crawler
Chronological Feed
A feed where posts appear in the order they were published rather than being selected by ranking algorithms.
CLI
Command Line Interface. A text-based way to control a computer or server.
Cloud Computing
Computing services such as servers, storage and databases provided over the Internet by external providers.
CMS
Content Management System. Software used to create and manage websites.
Component
A reusable part of a software interface or application.
Cookie
A small piece of data stored by a browser to remember settings, sessions or tracking information.
See also: Session, Tracking, Browser Storage
CORS
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. A browser security mechanism controlling requests between different domains.
Cron
A Unix-like scheduler used to run commands automatically at specific times.
Cron Job
A scheduled task automatically executed by a server or operating system.
CSS
Cascading Style Sheets. The open standard used to describe the visual presentation of HTML pages.
See also: HTML, Frontend, Responsive Design
CSS Framework
A collection of prewritten CSS rules and components used to build web interfaces faster.
CSV
Comma-Separated Values. A plain text format for tabular data.
See also: Plain Text, Database, Export
Data URI
A way to embed small files directly inside HTML or CSS using text, often Base64.
Database
Structured storage for information, often queried and updated by software.
Decentralisation
The distribution of control away from one central authority or system.
See also: Decentralised Network, Centralised Network, Federation
Decentralised Network
A network where independent servers or websites can communicate without one central authority controlling everything.
See also: Federation, Distributed Network, Protocol
Dedicated Server
A server reserved for one user, organisation or project.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices.
See also: IP Address, Router, Network
DNS
Domain Name System. The system that translates names such as n55.dk into IP addresses.
See also: Domain Name, IP Address, DNS Record
DNS Record
A piece of DNS information, such as an A record, MX record or CNAME, connected to a domain name.
See also: DNS, Domain Name, Email
DNSSEC
Security extensions for DNS that help verify that DNS responses have not been altered.
See also: DNS, Security, Domain Name
DOM
Document Object Model. The browser's structured representation of an HTML document.
See also: HTML, JavaScript, Browser
Domain Name
A human-readable Internet address such as n55.dk.
Domain Registrar
A company authorised to register domain names.
See also: Domain Name, DNS, Hosting
Download
The transfer of data from a remote server to a local device.
Element
An individual HTML component such as a heading, paragraph, link or image.
See also: HTML, Semantic HTML
Elementor
A proprietary page builder plugin for WordPress.
See also: WordPress, Plugin, Page Builder
A decentralised communication system based on open Internet protocols such as SMTP, IMAP and POP3.
Embedding
A numerical representation of text, images or other data used in machine learning and search systems.
See also: LLM, Vector Database, Prompt
Encryption
The process of transforming information so only authorised parties can read it.
See also: TLS, HTTPS, Public Key
Error Log
A server log that records errors and problems occurring in software or on a web server.
See also: Server Log, Web Server, Debugging
Export
The process of saving data in a form that can be moved to another system.
A proprietary social media platform owned by Meta.
FastCGI
A protocol for connecting web servers to server-side applications such as PHP processors.
See also: PHP, Web Server, CGI
Favicon
A small icon associated with a website, often displayed in browser tabs and bookmarks.
Federation
Communication between independent servers using shared protocols.
Fediverse
A network of federated social platforms that communicate through open protocols such as ActivityPub.
See also: Mastodon, Pixelfed, Federation
Feed
A machine-readable stream of updates from a website.
See also: RSS, Atom, Syndication
Feed Aggregator
Software that combines multiple RSS or Atom feeds in one interface.
See also: Feed Reader, RSS, Atom
Feed Reader
Software used to subscribe to and read RSS or Atom feeds.
See also: RSS Reader, Feed Aggregator, RSS
Feed URL
The web address of an RSS or Atom feed.
File Permission
Rules determining who can read, write or execute a file on a server or computer.
See also: Access Control, Server, Shell
Firefox
An open source web browser developed by Mozilla.
Firewall
Software or hardware that filters network traffic according to security rules.
Framework
A reusable software structure that helps developers build applications.
See also: Library, CSS Framework, Frontend
Frontend
The part of a website or application that users see and interact with in the browser.
See also: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. An older protocol for transferring files between computers.
Gateway
A network device or service that connects different networks or systems.
Git
A distributed version control system used to track changes in files and software projects.
See also: Repository, Commit, Branch
GitHub
A commercial hosting service for Git repositories.
See also: Git, Repository, GitLab
GitLab
A platform for hosting Git repositories and software development workflows.
See also: Git, Repository, GitHub
A commercial provider of Internet services including search, email, maps, advertising and cloud computing.
See also: Search Engine, Platform, Web Crawler
GraphQL
A query language and API approach for requesting structured data.
Gutenberg
The block editor used in WordPress.
See also: WordPress, CMS, Page Builder
Hash
A fixed-length value generated from data, often used for verification, indexing or passwords.
See also: Encryption, Password, Token
Hostname
The name assigned to a device or server on a network.
See also: Domain Name, DNS, Server
HTML
HyperText Markup Language. The open standard used to structure web pages.
See also: CSS, JavaScript, Semantic HTML
HTML Validator
A tool that checks whether HTML follows the relevant standards.
See also: HTML, Validator, Semantic HTML
HTTP
HyperText Transfer Protocol. The protocol used to transfer web pages and other resources.
See also: HTTPS, URL, Web Server
HTTPS
Encrypted HTTP communication using TLS.
See also: HTTP, TLS, Certificate
Hyperlink
A clickable reference connecting one web resource to another.
IMAP
Internet Message Access Protocol. A protocol for reading email while keeping messages on the server.
Import
The process of bringing data from one system into another.
Index
A data structure that makes information faster to search or retrieve.
See also: Search Index, Database, Query
A proprietary photo and video sharing platform owned by Meta.
Internet
The global network of interconnected computer networks built on open protocols.
Interoperability
The ability of different systems to work together through shared standards and protocols.
See also: Open Standard, Protocol, RSS
IP Address
The numerical address of a device connected to a network.
IPv4
The older and still widely used version of the Internet Protocol address system.
See also: IP Address, IPv6, TCP/IP
IPv6
The newer version of the Internet Protocol address system, designed to provide many more addresses.
See also: IP Address, IPv4, TCP/IP
JavaScript
A programming language used in browsers and servers to make websites and applications interactive.
JPEG
A common image file format for photographs and compressed images.
See also: Image Format, Web
JSON
JavaScript Object Notation. A lightweight text format for exchanging structured data.
See also: API, JavaScript, REST API
LAN
Local Area Network. A network within a limited area such as a home, studio or office.
Library
A reusable collection of code used by software developers.
See also: Framework, JavaScript, PHP
LiteSpeed
A commercial web server often used as an alternative to Apache or Nginx.
See also: Web Server, Apache, Nginx
LLM
Large Language Model. An AI model trained to process and generate language.
Local Storage
A browser feature that stores data on the user's own device without sending it to a server.
See also: Browser Storage, Session Storage, JavaScript
Log File
A chronological record of events generated by software, servers or operating systems.
See also: Server Log, Access Log, Error Log
MariaDB
An open source relational database compatible with MySQL.
Markdown
A lightweight plain text format for writing structured text.
See also: Plain Text, HTML, Documentation
Mastodon
An open source federated social networking platform often used as part of the Fediverse.
See also: Fediverse, Federation, ActivityPub
MCP
Model Context Protocol. A protocol for connecting AI systems to tools, data sources and services.
Media Query
A CSS rule that adapts a website's layout to screen size or device characteristics.
See also: CSS, Responsive Design, Frontend
Meta
A company operating proprietary platforms including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Meta Tag
HTML metadata used to describe a webpage to browsers, search engines and social platforms.
Metadata
Information that describes other information, such as title, author, date or format.
See also: Meta Tag, Open Graph, Schema.org
MIME Type
A standard label identifying the type of a file or data transferred over the Internet.
See also: HTTP, File Format, Web Server
Module
A separate part of a software system that can be reused or replaced.
Mozilla
The organisation behind Firefox and several open web initiatives.
MySQL
A widely used relational database system.
NAT
Network Address Translation. A technique allowing multiple devices to share one public IP address.
See also: Router, IP Address, Network
Newsletter
A recurring publication distributed by email or another subscription system.
See also: Email, RSS, Syndication
Nginx
A widely used open source web server and reverse proxy.
See also: Web Server, Apache, Reverse Proxy
OAuth
An open protocol allowing delegated access between services without sharing passwords.
See also: Authentication, Token, API
Open Graph
Metadata used to control how links appear when shared on social platforms and other services.
Open Source
Software whose source code is publicly available for inspection, modification and redistribution.
Open Standard
A publicly documented specification that anyone can implement without needing permission from a particular company.
See also: Protocol, Interoperability, RSS
Open Web
The collection of open standards and practices that allow anyone to publish, link to and access information without a central platform.
OPML
Outline Processor Markup Language. A format often used to export and import lists of RSS feeds.
See also: RSS, Feed Reader, XML
Page Builder
Software used to visually design web pages, often inside a CMS.
Password
A secret string used to authenticate a user.
See also: Authentication, Hash, Token
PHP
A server-side programming language commonly used with Apache and web hosting.
PHP Script
A PHP file containing server-side instructions executed before a page is sent to the browser.
See also: PHP, Server, Web Server
Pixelfed
An open source federated image-sharing platform using ActivityPub.
See also: Fediverse, Federation, Mastodon
Plain Text
Text without hidden formatting or proprietary document structure.
Platform
A controlled online environment where users publish content and interact according to rules set by the platform operator.
See also: Proprietary Platform, Facebook, Instagram
Plugin
Software that extends another application or CMS.
PNG
An open image format often used for graphics, screenshots and images requiring transparency.
See also: Image Format, Web
POP3
Post Office Protocol version 3. A protocol for downloading email from a server.
PostgreSQL
A powerful open source relational database system.
Private Key
The secret part of a cryptographic key pair used for secure communication or digital signatures.
See also: Public Key, Encryption, TLS
Prompt
Instructions or input given to an AI system to guide its response.
Proprietary
Technology, software or services controlled by one company or owner.
See also: Vendor Lock-in, Platform, Proprietary Software
Proprietary Platform
An online platform controlled by one company, including its software, infrastructure and rules.
Proprietary Software
Software controlled by an owner who restricts access to the source code or use of the software.
See also: Proprietary, Vendor Lock-in
Protocol
An agreed set of rules that allows computers or software systems to communicate.
Proxy Server
A server that forwards requests between clients and other servers.
See also: Reverse Proxy, Server, Network
Public Key
The shareable part of a cryptographic key pair used for encryption or verification.
See also: Private Key, TLS, Encryption
QR Code
A machine-readable square code that can store text, URLs or other data.
Query
A request for information from a database, search engine or API.
See also: Database, Search Engine, API
Ranking
The process of ordering search results, feeds or posts according to criteria or algorithms.
See also: Algorithm, Search Engine, SEO
Redirect
An instruction sending a browser or crawler from one URL to another.
See also: 301 Redirect, 302 Redirect, HTTP
Referrer
Information sent by a browser indicating the page from which a request came.
See also: HTTP, Browser, Web Analytics
Registrar
See Domain Registrar.
See also: Domain Registrar, Domain Name, DNS
Repository
A stored project history managed by a version control system such as Git.
Responsive Design
Design that adapts a website to different screen sizes and devices.
See also: CSS, Media Query, Viewport
REST API
An API style that uses HTTP methods and URLs to exchange data between systems.
Reverse Proxy
A server placed in front of one or more web servers to route traffic, improve performance or add security.
See also: Nginx, Apache, Proxy Server
Robot
See Bot.
See also: Bot, Web Crawler, Robots.txt
Robots.txt
A text file that gives instructions to web crawlers about which parts of a site they may access.
See also: Web Crawler, SEO, AI Crawler
Router
A network device that forwards traffic between networks.
RSS
Really Simple Syndication. An open XML-based standard for automatically distributing updates from websites.
See also: Feed, RSS Reader, XML
RSS Feed
A web feed published in RSS format.
See also: RSS, Feed URL, Syndication
RSS Reader
Software used to subscribe to and read RSS feeds.
See also: Feed Reader, RSS, Feed Aggregator
RSS Validator
A tool that checks whether an RSS feed is correctly structured.
rsync
A file synchronisation tool often used for backups and server maintenance.
Safari
Apple's web browser.
See also: Browser, HTML, JavaScript
Schema.org
A shared vocabulary for structured metadata on web pages.
See also: Metadata, SEO, Search Engine
Search Engine
Software that indexes and searches information available on the web.
See also: Web Crawler, Search Index, Ranking
Search Engine Optimisation
Techniques used to help search engines discover, understand and display a website.
See also: SEO, Search Engine, Meta Tag
Search Index
A database created by search engines to retrieve web pages quickly.
See also: Web Crawler, Search Engine, Index
Security
Practices and technologies used to protect systems, data and communication.
See also: TLS, Firewall, Authentication
Self-hosting
Running a website or service on infrastructure that one controls or chooses oneself.
Semantic HTML
HTML that uses meaningful elements to describe the structure and purpose of content.
See also: HTML, Accessibility, SEO
Server
A computer or software system that provides services or information to other computers.
See also: Web Server, Hosting, Apache
Server Log
A file generated by a server recording requests, errors or other events.
See also: Log File, Access Log, Web Analytics
Session
Temporary information associated with a user's interaction with a website or application.
See also: Cookie, Token, Authentication
Session Cookie
A cookie that usually exists only while the browser session remains active.
Session Storage
Browser storage that keeps data only for the duration of a page session.
See also: Local Storage, Browser Storage, JavaScript
SFTP
SSH File Transfer Protocol. A secure method for transferring files over SSH.
Shell
A text-based environment used to control a computer or server.
Sitemap
A file listing pages on a website to help search engines discover them.
See also: SEO, Search Engine, XML
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. The standard protocol for sending email.
Spam
Unwanted or unsolicited messages, often sent automatically or in large quantities.
Spider
Another name for a web crawler.
See also: Web Crawler, Bot, Search Engine
SQL
Structured Query Language. A language for querying and managing relational databases.
SQLite
A lightweight open source relational database stored in a single file.
SSH
Secure Shell. An encrypted protocol for securely accessing remote computers.
SSL
Secure Sockets Layer. An older encryption technology largely replaced by TLS.
See also: TLS, HTTPS, SSL Certificate
SSL Certificate
A digital certificate used to identify a website and enable encrypted communication.
See also: Certificate, TLS, HTTPS
Static Website
A website made primarily of files such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript, often without a database.
See also: HTML, CSS, Web Server
Statistics
Numerical information collected to describe activity, performance or change.
See also: Web Analytics, Server Log, Analytics
SVG
Scalable Vector Graphics. An open XML-based image format for vector graphics on the web.
Syndication
Automatic distribution of content from one source to many subscribers.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol. A core Internet protocol for reliable data transfer.
See also: TCP/IP, IP Address, HTTP
TCP/IP
The family of communication protocols forming the foundation of the Internet.
See also: Internet, IP Address, HTTP
Template
A reusable structure for generating pages, layouts or documents.
Theme
A design package controlling the appearance of a CMS or website.
TikTok
A proprietary short-video platform operated by ByteDance.
See also: Platform, Proprietary, Algorithm
TLS
Transport Layer Security. The encryption protocol used by HTTPS.
See also: HTTPS, Certificate, Encryption
Token
A digital credential used to authenticate requests or sessions.
See also: Authentication, OAuth, Session
Tracking
The collection of information about user behaviour across websites or applications.
See also: Cookie, Web Analytics, Platform
UDP
User Datagram Protocol. A core Internet protocol used where speed is more important than guaranteed delivery.
See also: TCP/IP, Network, IP Address
Upload
The transfer of data from a local device to a remote server.
URL
Uniform Resource Locator. The address of a resource on the Internet.
See also: HTTP, Domain Name, Hyperlink
User Agent
A text string sent by a browser, crawler or application identifying the software making a request.
See also: Browser, Bot, Server Log
UTF-8
The dominant character encoding used on the modern web.
See also: Character Encoding, HTML, XML
Validator
A tool that checks whether a file follows a technical standard.
See also: HTML Validator, RSS Validator, Open Standard
Vector Database
A database designed to store and search numerical representations such as embeddings.
Vendor Lock-in
Dependence on a particular company's software, platform or data format, making it difficult to move elsewhere.
See also: Proprietary, Platform, Export
Viewport
The visible area of a webpage in a browser window or device screen.
See also: Responsive Design, HTML, CSS
Virtual Host
A web server configuration that allows one server to host multiple websites or domains.
See also: Apache, Nginx, Domain Name
Visitor
A person, browser or bot accessing a website.
See also: User Agent, Web Analytics, Server Log
VPS
Virtual Private Server. A virtual server rented from a hosting provider.
See also: Server, Hosting, Dedicated Server
WAN
Wide Area Network. A network spanning large geographic areas.
Web Analytics
The measurement and analysis of website usage.
See also: Statistics, Server Log, Tracking
Web Crawler
An automated program that visits websites and follows links to index or collect information.
See also: Bot, Search Engine, Robots.txt
Web Hosting
A service that provides server space for websites.
See also: Server, Shared Hosting, VPS
Web Server
Software such as Apache or Nginx that delivers web pages to browsers.
Web Standards
Shared technical standards used to make the web interoperable.
Webhook
A mechanism allowing one application to notify another automatically when something changes.
WebP
A modern image format developed by Google for compressed web images.
Wi-Fi
A wireless networking technology used to connect devices to local networks.
WordPress
An open source content management system that can be extended with themes, plugins and page builders.
X
A proprietary social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
See also: Platform, Proprietary, Social Media
XML
Extensible Markup Language. A structured text format used by RSS, Atom and many other standards.
YAML
A human-readable text format often used for configuration files.
See also: Configuration, Plain Text
YouTube
A proprietary video platform owned by Google.