Web vocabulary
The following words are arranged in alphabetical order
Access (Microsoft Access)
A database system developed by Microsoft. Part of Microsoft Office Professional Edition. It is mainly used to run low-traffic Web sites on Windows platforms.
ActiveMovie
Controls for multimedia programming released by Microsoft
ActiveX
Allows Web browsers to download and execute the Windows programming interface (API). (see also plug-in)
Address
Please refer to the website.
AdSense
An online advertising system provided by Google.
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)
Use JavaScript and XML to create the “art” of interactive Web applications. Using the Ajax,Web application, you can exchange data in the background Web server (asynchronously) and update a web page part without reloading the page.
Learn more about AJAX in our AJAX tutorial
Anchor
In the web: a hyperlink at the beginning or end.
Learn more about links in our HTML tutorial
Adobe Air
An Adobe integrated runtime (AIR) system that enables developers to use Web technology (HTML,JAVASCRIPT,FLASH) to create desktop applications.
Android
Android, a mobile operating system, was developed and later acquired by Google.
Anonymous FTP
See FTP Server.
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
An organization that creates standards for the computer industry. The ANSIC standard is responsible.
ANSI C
C programming language international standard.
ADO (ActiveX Data Object)
Microsoft’s any type of data storage technology provides data access.
Learn more about ADO in our ADO tutorial
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
For a special type of DSL line, the upload speed and download speed are different.
Agent
See search agents / search engines
Amaya
An open source Web browser editor from the W3C to promote leading ideas in browser design.
Animation
When a group of photos are played, the motion is simulated in series.
Antivirus program
A computer program that discovers and destroys all types of computer viruses.
Apache
An open source Web server. Mostly used on Unix,Linux and Solaris platforms.
Applet
See web Mini Program.
Archie
Computer programs to locate files on public FTP servers.
API (Application Programming Interface)
Let the program communicate with another program. On the web side: an interface that allows a web browser or Web server to communicate with other programs. (see also plug-ins for Active-X)
ARPAnet
Network testing experiments began with the development of the Internet in the 1970s.
Authentication
In terms of web: what methods are used to authenticate users on the network or on computer programs.
ASCII (American Standard compatible with Information Interchange)
128-bit alphanumeric and special control characters are used for computer storage and printing of text. Data transmitted through web in HTML.
In our HTML reference, see the complete list of ASCII codes
ASF (Advanced Streaming Format)
The format of a multimedia data stream. Microsoft’s Windows Media development.
ASP (Active Server Pages)
Microsoft technology enables server executable scripts to be inserted into web pages.
For more information about ASP, visit our ASP tutorial
ASX (ASF Streaming Redirector)
About the XML format of information stored in ASF files. Microsoft’s WindowsMedia development.
AVI (Audio Video Interleave)
A video file in file format. Video compression technology developed by Microsoft.
Banner Ad
(the most common graphics) ads are placed on a web page as an advertiser’s website hyperlink behavior.
Bandwidth
You can measure the connection speed (amount of data) by sending Internet. More bandwidth, faster connections.
Baud
The number of symbols sent per second on the channel.
BBS (Bulletin Board System)
A web-based public sharing discussion, document and announcement system.
Binary Data
Machine-readable form of data.
Bit (Binary Digit)
The smallest unit of data stored in a computer. One bit value is 0 or 1. A computer uses 8 bits to store a text character.
Blog (Web Log)
A site type (usually maintained by individuals) log comments (mostly personal) comments, meaning descriptions of events, etc.
Blogger
A person maintains or writes content to a web log (blog).
Blogging
Write or add content to the web log (blog).
BMP (Bitmap)
The format used to store the image.
Bookmark
On the web side: a specific site link store (bookmark) for future easy access by Web users.
Bounce Rate
Site visitors view the percentage of only one page in which they leave (pop up).
Browse
The term describes the movement of the entire web user from page to page through hyperlinks using a web browser. (see Web browser).
BPS (Bits Per Second)
A term is used to describe the speed of data transmission over the Internet.
Browser
See Web browser.
Byte (Binary Term)
The computer memory unit contains 8 bits. Each byte can store one text character.
C
An advanced programming language for advanced computer application programming.
C++ (C Plus Plus)
The same c complements object-oriented functionality.
C # (C Sharp)
Microsoft’s version of C + + complements features similar to Java.
Case Sensitive
Used to describe sensitive use of uppercase or lowercase letters
Cache
In web: a copy of a web page stored on the hard disk of a Web browser or Webserver computer.
Chat
On-line text-based communication between Internet users.
CGI (Common Gateway Interface)
A rule that describes how a CGI program communicates with a Web server.
CGI Bin
Store the CGI program folder (or directory) on the Web server.
CGI Program
A Mini Program that handles input and output from the Web server. CGI programs are commonly used to handle form input or database queries.
Cinepac
Computer video codec
Client
See Web client.
Client/Server
On the web side: workload-separated communication with Web clients and Web servers.
Click
In web: mouse click on a hyperlink element (such as text or picture) to create an event on a web page such as to visit another web page or to visit other parts of the same page.
Clickthrough Rate
The percentage of time that visitors have displayed when they click on the hyperlink (or ad) page on the page.
Cloud Computing
Applications and data stored on the Internet (not on the user’s computer).
Codec (Compressor / Decompressor)
A general term for data compression and decompression techniques.
Communication Protocol
Standards (language and a set of rules) that allow computers to interact in a standard way. For example, IP,FTP and HTTP.
For more information about communication protocols, go to our TCP / IP tutorial
Compression
Faster delivery of Web document or graphic size (compression) methods over the network.
Computer Virus
A computer program that may damage the display of messages, delete files or even destroy the computer operating system.
Cookie
Web browser is the information stored on your computer by the Web server. The purpose of Cookie is to provide information about your visit to the website, which will be used on subsequent visits to the server.
ColdFusion
Most platforms (LINUX,UNIX,Solaris and Windows) on which Web develops software.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
A W3C recommends defining the language of Web document styles (such as font,size, color, spacing, etc.).
Learn more about CSS in our CSS tutorial
Database
In this way, a computer program can easily retrieve and manipulate data stored by the computer.
Learn more about databases in our SQL tutorial
Database System
Computer programs (such as MS ACCESS,Oracle and MySQL) that manipulate data in a database.
DB2
From the IBM database system. Mostly used on Unix and Solaris platforms.
DBA (Data Base Administrator)
People (or software) who manage the database. Typical tasks: backup, maintenance, and execution.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
Internet standard protocol that assigns new IP addresses to NEE users.
DHTML (Dynamic HTML)
A commonly used term to describe HTML content may change dynamically.
Dial-up Connection
On the web side: one connects to the Internet via a phone and modem.
Discussion Group
See Newsgroup.
DNS (Domain Name Service)
The computer program runs on the Web server and translates the domain name into IP address.
Learn more about DNS in our web hosting tutorial
DNS Server
The Web server executes DNS.
DOM (Document Object Model)
A web object programming model. (see HTML DOM and XML DOM)
Domain Name
The name identification of a website. (e. G. runoob.com)
Learn more about domains in our web hosting tutorial
DOS (Disk Operating System)
A general disk-based computer operating system (see operating system). It was originally a Microsoft IBM personal computer. Commonly used to abbreviate MS-DOS.
Download
Transfer files from the remote computer to the local computer. On the web side: Web clients transfer files from the Web server. (see also upload).
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Broadband access Technology based on ordinary telephone Line
DTD (Document Type Definition)
A rule (a language) that defines legal building modules like HTML or XMLweb files.
Learn more about DTD in our DTD tutorial
Dynamic IP
Each change in the IP address connected to the Internet. (see DHCP and static IP).
E-mail (Electronic Mail)
Send messages from one person to another over the Internet.
E-mail Address
Send an email to an address used by a person or organization. The typical format is user name @ hostname.
E-mail Server
An email service task dedicated to the Web server.
Encryption
To convert data from the original form, an encrypted form that can only be read by a person can be reversed. The purpose of encryption is to prevent unauthorized reading of data.
Error
See Web server error.
Ethernet
A type of local area network (see LAN).
Firewall
As a security filter, you can limit the type of network communication behavior software. It is most commonly used between personal computers (or LAN) and the Internet.
Flash
The use of vector-based multimedia format on Web, developed by Adobe
Form
See the HTML form.
Forum
In terms of web: the same as Newsgroup.
Frame
On the web side: browsers display a specific portion of the screen. Frames are usually used to display different web page content.
FrontPage
Windows platform Web development software. Developed by Microsoft.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
One of the most common ways to send files between two computers.
FTP Server
A Web server where you can log in and download files (or files are uploaded to). Anonymous FTP is a way to download files from a FTP server without using a login account.
Gateway
Data is transmitted (formatted) by an incompatible application or network between computer programs.
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
A stored image compression format developed by CompuServe. One of the most common image formats on the Internet.
GB
Gigabyte, gigabyte, a unit of storage for a computer.
Gigabyte
1024 megabytes. Usually round down to 1 billion bytes.
Graphics
Introduce pictures (relative text) on the web side.
Graphic Monitor
A display screen that can display graphics.
Graphic Printer
A printer that can print graphics.
Graphical Banner
See Banner Ad.
Helper application
On the web side: a solution helps browsers display, view, or work that the browser itself cannot handle. (see plug-ins).
Hits
The number of Web objects (web pages or pictures) that have been viewed or downloaded. (please click on the page).
Home Page
The top (main) page of a website. When you visit the default page displayed on a website.
Host
See Web hosts.
Hosting
See virtual host
Hotlink
See hyperlinks.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
HTML is the web language. HTML is a tag setting that defines content, layout, and web file format. Web browsers use HTML tags to define how text is displayed.
Learn more about HTML in our HTML tutorial
TML Document
A file written in HTML.
HTML DOM (HTML Document Object Model)
An HTML document programming interface.
Learn more about HTML DOM in our HTML DOM tutorial
HTML Editor
A software program for editing HTML pages. With a HTML editor, you can add elements such as list table layout, font size, and colors to HTML documents like using a word processor. While editing, it will display on the page (WYSIWYG) the HTML editor will display the content you are editing on the page.
HTML Form
The form of user input is passed back to the server.
Learn more about HTML forms in our HTML tutorial
HTML Page
A HTML file
HTML Tags
The code identifies different parts of the document so that the web browser knows how to display it.
Learn more about HTML tags in our HTML tutorial
HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)
Rule standard settings for sending text files through Internet. It requires a HTTP client program on one side and a HTTP server program on the other.
HTTP Client
A computer program that requests services from a Web server.
HTTP Server
A computer program that provides services from a Web server.
HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure)
SSL that is the same as HTTP but provides secure Internet communication. (see also SSL)
Hyperlink
A text string in a web page that links to other web pages is called HYPERLINK.
Hypermedia
Extend hypertext, graphics and audio.
Hypertext
Hypertext is cross-linked so that readers can read related documents by clicking on a highlighted word or symbol or other document text. (see also hyperlink)
IAB (Internet Architecture Board)
A board makes decisions for the Internet standard (see also W3C).
IE (Internet Explorer)
See Internet Explorer.
IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force)
One focuses on solving technical problems by grouping IAB on the Internet.
IIS (Internet Information Server)
A Web server for the Windows operating system. Developed by Microsoft.
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
An e-mail server retrieves standard e-mail communication protocols. IMAP is very similar to POP, but more advanced.
Learn more about IMAP in our TCP / IP tutorial
Indeo
A computer video codec developed by Intel.
Internet
A worldwide network that connects millions of computers. (see also the Worldwide Web)
Internet Browser
See Web browser.
Internet Explorer
Microsoft browser. The most commonly used browsers.
Learn more about browsers in our browsers section
Internet Server
See Web Server
Intranet
Private (closed) LAN (local area network) operation within the Internet.
IP (Internet Protocol)
See TCP / IP protocol.
IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)
A unique identification number for each computer on the Internet (such as 197.123.22.240)
IP Number (Internet Protocol Number)
An IP address.
IP Packet
See the TCP / IP package.
IRC (Internet Relay Chat)
The Internet system enables users to discuss online.
IRC Client
A computer program that enables users to connect to IRC.
IRC Server
The IRC connection service task dedicated to the Internet server.
ISAPI (Internet Server API)
Internet Information Server Application programming Interface (API) (see IIS).
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
A telecommunications standard that uses digital transmission to support datacommunication over ordinary telephone lines.
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
Provide access to the Internet and website hosting.
Java
A programming language developed by Sun. Mostly used to program Web servers and Web Mini Program.
Java Applet
Please refer to the Applet of the web page.
JavaScript
The most popular scripting language on the Internet is developed by Netscape.
For more information about JavaScript, go to our JavaScript tutorial.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group)
Designed to facilitate the storage of compressed images in JPG and JPEG graphics formats.
JPEG and JPG
The graphics format stores compressed images.
JScript
Microsoft version of JavaScript.
JSP (Java Server Pages)
A Java-based technology allows you to insert a script that can be executed by a server into a web page. Mainly used on Linux,Unix and Solaris platforms.
K
Kilobyte 10K is also ten kilobyte..
KB
Kilobyte 10K is also ten kilobyte..
Keyword
On the web side: a word used by search engines to search for relevant web information. In database terminology: a word (or index) is used to identify records in the database.
Kilobyte
1024 bytes. Commonly referred to as 1K, it is adjusted down to 1000 bytes.
LAN (Local Area Network)
A network between computers in a local area, such as in a building, usually connected by a local cable. See WAN.
Link
Same as a hyperlink.
Linux
Open source computer operating system, based on UNIX. Mainly used for servers and Web servers.
In the network: the same as email.
Mail Server
See e-mail server.
MB
Same as megabytes. 10MB is 10 megabytes.
Megabyte
1024 kilobytes. Usually round down to 1 million bytes.
Meta Data
Data that describes other data. (meta tag).
Meta Search
The method of searching for metadata in a file.
Meta Tags
The tag is inserted into the file described in the document.
For more information about meta tags, go to our HTML tutorial.
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
A standard protocol for communication between computers and musical instruments.
For more information about MIDI, go to our media tutorial.
MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)
Defines the Internet standard for document types. Examples of MIME types: text / plain text, text / image / GIF,HTML, image / JPG.
For more information about MIME, go to our media tutorial.
MIME Types
Based on the MIME file type definition.
Modem
Hardware devices connect computers to a telephone network, usually used to connect to the Internet through a telephone line.
Mosaic
The first commonly used Web browser. Mosaic was released in 1993 and began to popularize Web.
MOV
A computer video codec developed by Apple. The common file extension for QuickTime multimedia files.
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)
An audio compression format designed specifically for the convenience of downloading Internet.c
MP3 File
The file contains audio compression MP3. The most common repertoire.
MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group)
An audio and video codec for an ISO standard computer.
MPG
The common file extension of the MPEG file.
MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System)
A general disk-based computer operating system (operating system). The foundation of the first version of Windows originally developed by Microsoftfor IBM computers and then developed by Microsoft.
Multimedia
On the Internet: a presentation that combines text with pictures, videos, orsounds.
MySQL
It is often used for free open source database software on the Internet.
NetBEUI (Net Bios Extended User Interface)
An enhanced version of NetBIOS.
NetBIOS (Network Basic Input Output System)
An application programming interface (API) on the LAN function (LAN). For DOS and Windows.
Navigate
In the Internet: the same as browsing.
Netscape
The company’s Netscape browser. Is the most popular browser for many years. Today, lead the IE browser.
Learn more about browsers in our browser section
Newsgroup
An online discussion group (part of the news server) dedicated to a topic ofinterest.
News Reader
A computer program that can read (and POST messages) from Internet newsgroups.
News Server
The task of the Internet newsgroup service dedicated to the Internet server.
Node
In terms of the network connected to the Internet: a computer is most often used to describe a Web server.
Opera
The browser from Opera of Opera Software ASA in Norway.
Learn more about browsers in our browser section
OS (Operating System)
Basic computer operation of management software.
Packet
See the TCP / IP package.
Page Hits
The number of times the page was visited by the user.
Page Impressions
The same number of clicks.
Page Views
The same number of clicks.
PDF (Portable Document Format)
A document file format developed by Adobe. The most commonly used text file.
Perl (Practical Extraction and Reporting Language)
A scripting language for a Web server. It is most commonly used on UNIX servers.
PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor)
A technology that allows you to insert server executable scripts into a web page. It is mostly used on Unix,Linux and Solaris platforms.
For more information about PHP, go to our PHP tutorial.
Ping
A method is used to check the communication between two computers. A “ping” is sent to the remote computer to see if it responds.
Platform
In the network: the operating system of a computer, such as Windows,Linux orOS X
Plug-In
To an application built by another application. On the web side: (or add) a special type of program with a built-in Web browser to handle data like e-mail, sound, or movie files. (see also ActiveX)
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
The purpose of the image file storage format is to try to replace the GIF and TIFF file formats, while adding some features that the GIF file format does not have
POP (Post Office Protocol)
An email server retrieves the standard communication protocol for e-mail. (see also IMAP).
For more information about POP and IMAP, go to our TCP / IP tutorial.
Port
An IO (input / output) channel that identifies a computer. On the network side: an I / O channel that identifies the use of Internet applications (Webservers typically use port 80).
Protocol
See communication protocols.
PPP (Point to Point Protocol)
A communication protocol for a direct connection between two computers.
Proxy Server
The Internet server is dedicated to improving Internet performance.
QuickTime
The format of multimedia files created by Apple.
Learn more about QuickTime in our media tutorials
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
A higher security, speed and performance of the same server connection to multiple disk standards. It is commonly used on Web servers.
RDF (Resource Description Framework)
A language used to describe the framework for Web resource construction.
For more information about RDF, go to our RDF tutorial.
Real Audio
A common multimedia audio format created by Real Networks.
Learn about real audio and go to our media tutorial.
Real Video
A common multimedia video format created by Real Networks.
Learn about the real video and go to our media tutorial
Redirect
In the network: when acting, the web page is automatically forwarded (redirected) to the user of another web page.
RGB (Red Green Blue)
It can represent the combination of three primary colors of the full-color spectrum.
For more information about RGB, go to our HTML tutorial.
Robot
See Network Robot.
Router
A hardware (or software) system (route) that instructs data to be transmitted over a network on different computers.
Schema
See XML Schema.
Script
A collection of statements written by a scripting language.
Scripting Language
On the web side: a simple programming language that can be executed through a Web browser or Web server. Refer to JavaScript and VBScript.
Scripting
Write a script.
Search Agent
Same as search engine.
Search Engine
Computer programs are used to search and catalog (index) the information provided on millions of web pages. Common search engines Google and AltaVista.
Semantic Web
The meaning of a website, in this sense, computer programs can understand enough data and process data.
Server
See Web Server.
Server Errors
Reference Web server error.
Shareware
Software, you can try free, and pay a certain fee, continue to use legally.
Shockwave
A format (technology) developed by Adobe to embed multimedia content in a web page.
SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language)
An international standard for markup languages. The foundation of HTML and XML.
SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language)
A multimedia presentation created in a W3C recommended language.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
A standard communication protocol between computers that send e-mail.
For more information about SMTP, go to our TCP/IP tutorial.
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)
A standard protocol that allows applications to communicate with each other using XML.
For more information about SOAP, go to our SOAP tutorial.
Solaris
Computer operating system from Sun.
SPAM
In the web: the act of sending multiple unpopular messages to newsgroups or mailing lists.
Spider
See Web Spider.
Spoofing
The address of a web page or false referral email. Send an email like a fakeaddress.
Spyware
Computer software is hidden in a computer and uses the computer to collect information for the purpose.
SQL (Structured Query Language)
A standard ANSI computer language for accessing and manipulating databases.
For more information about SQL, go to our SQL tutorial.
SQL Server
From Microsoft’s database system. Mainly used in high-traffic sites, sites running on the Windows platform.
SSI (Server Side Include)
The HTML comment type is inserted into the web page to instruct the Web server to generate dynamic content. The most common use is for pages that contain standard headers or footers.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
Software security and protect website communication, using encrypted data transmission.
Static IP (address)
Static ip, corresponding to dynamic ip.
Streaming
In this way, users can view the files being transferred and send video and audio files over the Internet.
Streaming Format
File format streaming used on the Internet. (see Windows Media,Real video and QuickTime).
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
A W3C recommended language that defines graphics in XML.
For more information about SVG, go to our SVG tutorial.
Tag
In the network: written notice or access to the web file command. (see HTML tag)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
See TCP / IP protocol.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)
A collection of Internet communication protocols between two computers. The TCP protocol is a free connection between two computers, while the IP protocol is responsible for packets sent over the network.
For more information about TCP/IP, go to our TCP/IP tutorial.
TCP/IP Address
See the IP address.
TCP/IP Packet
A “packet” of data transmitted over a TCP / IP network. (data sent over the Internet is divided into small “packets” ranging from 40 to 32000 bytes)
Trojan Horse
A computer program that is hidden in another computer for the purpose of destroying program software or using a computer to collect information.
UDDI (Universal Description Discovery and Integration)
A platform-independent framework for describing services, exploring businesses, and using integrated business services on the Internet.
For more information about UDDI, go to our WSDL tutorial.
Unix
Computer operating system, developed by Bell Labs. Mostly used for servers and Web servers.
UNZIP
To extract the compressed file. See zip.
Upload
Transfer files from the local computer to the remote computer. On the network side: files transferred from Web clients to Web servers. (see download).
URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)
Used to determine the resources on the Internet. URL is a type of URI.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
Web address. Standard methods to solve web files (pages) on the Internet (e.G. http://www.runoob.com/)
USENET
A worldwide news system accessed through the Internet. (see newsgroups)
User Agent
The same as a web browser.
VB (Visual Basic)
See Visual Basic.
VBScript
Scripting language from Microsoft. VBScript is the default scripting language in ASP. It can also be used for the Internet Explorer of the program.
For more information about VBScript, go to our VBScript tutorial.
Virus
Same as computer virus.
Visit
On the Internet: a visit to a website. It is often used to describe the activities of visitors to a Web site.
Visitor
On the web side: visitors to Web sites. It is often used to describe a person visiting a Web site.
Visual Basic
Programming language from Microsoft
Scientific Internet access (Virtual Private Network)
A private network between two remote sites through a secure encrypted virtual Internet connection (tunnel).
VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language)
A programming language that allows 3D effects to be added to HTML documents.
W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
The organization is used to manage the standard WWW.
For more information about W3C, go to our W3C tutorial.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Computers connected together in an extensive network, larger than a local area network, are usually connected through a telephone line. See also localarea network.
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)
An old standard information service on wireless terminals such as digital mobile phones.
Web Address
The same as a URL or URI. Refer to the website.
Web Applet
A program that can be downloaded from the Internet and run on the user’s computer. Most often written in Java.
Web Client
A software program for accessing web pages. Sometimes the same as a Web browser, but is often used as a broad term.
Web Browser
A software program for displaying web pages.
Learn more about browsers in our browsers section
Web Document
A file format is spread on the Internet. The most common web page file is inmarkup language such as HTML or XML format.
Web Error
See Web server error.
Web Form
See the HTML form.
Web Host
A Web server, such as a “host” Web service that a company or individual provides web space.
Web Hosting
The act of providing virtual hosting services.
Web Page
A file (usually a HTML file) intended for distribution through Web.
Web Log
See Blog.
Web Robot
See Web Spider.
Web Server
A server is to provide services or information from one computer to another.On the web side: a Web browser that provides Web content on a server.
Web Server Error
From the Web server, an error message is displayed. The most common Web server error “file not found”.
Learn more about Web server error messages in our HTML tutorial
Web Services
Software components and applications running on the Web server. Servers to other computers, browsers or individuals provide these services, using standard communication protocols.
Web Site
A related website that belongs to a collection of pages of a company or individual.
Web Spider
A computer program that searches Internet web pages. A common web spiders isa page indexed by a Google search engine. Web spiders is also known as a web robot or rover.
Web Wanderer
See Web Spider.
Wildcard
One character is used instead of any character (S). The most commonly used search tool is an asterisk (*).
Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 95/98, Windows XP
From the computer operating system of Microsoft.
Windows Media
Audio and video formats, developed by Microsoft on the Internet. (see ASF,ASX,WMA and WMF).
Learn more about Windows Media in our media tutorials
WINZIP
A computer program that compresses and decompresses files. See zip.
WMA
Internet audio file format, developed by Microsoft. (see WMV).
Learn more about media formats in our media tutorial.
WMV
Internet video file format, developed by Microsoft. (see also WMA).
Learn more about media formats in our media tutorial.
WML (Wireless Markup Language)
The old standard was used for wireless terminals, digital mobile phones, inherited from HTML, but XML-based, far more stringent information services than HTML.
WML Script
For WML scripting language (programming language).
Worm
Computer viruses can make copies of themselves and spread to other computersthrough the Internet.
WSDL (Web Services Description Language)
A XML-based language that describes Web services and how to access them.
Learn more about WSDL in our WSDL tutorial
WWW (World Wide Web)
A global network of computers that use the Internet to communicate Web documents. (please refer to the Internet)
WWW Server
Same as Web Server.
WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)
On the Web side: to display the page you are editing, display it on the pagein exactly the same way.
XForms
Alternative version of the HTML form, based on XML and XHTML. Different datadefinitions and data displays from HTML forms. Provide richer, more device-independent user input.
XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language)
Rewrite the HTML in XML format. Developed by W3C.
Learn more about XHTML in our XHTML tutorial
XPath
XPath is a setting that defines syntax rules for parts (languages) of XML documents. XPath is an important part of the W3C XSL standard.
Learn more about XPath in our XPath tutorial
XQuery
XQuery is a setting of syntax rules for extracting information (language) from XML documents. XQuery is the foundation of XPath. XQuery is developed by the W3C.
Learn more about XQuery in our XQuery tutorial
XML (Extensible Markup Language)
The Web file, developed by W3C, is a simplified version designed specifically for SGML.
Learn more about XML in our XML tutorial
XML Document
A file written by XML.
Learn more about XML in our XML tutorial
XML DOM (XML Document Object Model)
A programming interface for XML documents developed by the W3C.
Learn more about XML DOM in our XML DOM tutorial
XMLHttpRequest
Programming interface (object), JavaScript is supported by all modern Web browsers, and data is exchanged between web browsers and behind-the-scenes (AJAX) Web servers.
Learn more about XMLHttp in our AJAX tutorial
XML Schema
XML Schema is based on the XML language and is used as an alternative to DTD. The XML schema file describes the structure of the XML document.
Learn more about XML Schema in our XML Schema tutorial
XSD (XML Schema Definition)
It’s about the same as XML Schema.
XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language)
A set of XML languages developed by W3C, including XSLT,XSL-FO and XPath.
Learn more about XSL in our XSL tutorial
XSL-FO (XSL Formatting Objects)
The XML language used to format XML documents. Part of the W3C XSL.
Learn more about XSL-FO in our XSL-FO tutorial
XSLT (XSL Transformations)
The XML language used to transform XML documents. Part of the W3C XSL.
Learn more about XSLT in our XSLT tutorial
ZIP
A compressed file format on a computer. It is usually used to compress files. ZIP files can be compressed (zipped) and unzipped using a computer program like WinZip.