WEB TERMINOLOGIES
1. World Wide Web (WWW): A system of interconnected documents and multimedia resources that can
be accessed via the internet. It allows users to navigate between web pages using links and is often
mistaken for the internet itself.
2. URL (Uniform Resource Locator): The address used to access specific web pages or resources on
the internet. It consists of a protocol (e.g., HTTP or HTTPS), a domain name (e.g., [Link]), and
sometimes a path (e.g., /about-us).
3. HTTP/HTTPS:
○ HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to load web pages.
○ HTTPS: A secure version of HTTP that encrypts data for privacy and security, especially
important for online transactions.
4. Domain Name: The human-readable address of a website (e.g., [Link]). It is converted into an IP
address by the Domain Name System (DNS) so that computers can locate the website's server.
5. IP Address: A unique number assigned to each device connected to the internet. It identifies the device
and its location in the network (e.g., [Link]).
6. Web Browser: Software used to access and display web pages. Examples include Google Chrome,
Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. Browsers request web pages using URLs and render them for users to view.
7. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): The standard language used to create and structure content on
web pages, such as text, images, and links.
8. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): A language used to style and layout web pages, controlling visual
elements like fonts, colors, and spacing.
9. JavaScript: A scripting language used to create dynamic, interactive elements on websites, such as
forms, animations, and real-time updates.
10. Web Hosting: A service that stores website files on a server and makes them accessible to users over
the internet. Types of hosting include shared, dedicated, and cloud hosting.
11. DNS (Domain Name System): A system that translates domain names (e.g., [Link]) into IP
addresses, enabling users to access websites using easy-to-remember URLs instead of numeric
addresses.
12. SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Techniques used to improve a website’s ranking on search engine
results pages (SERPs) to increase visibility and attract more visitors.
13. Cookies: Small files stored on a user's device by websites to remember preferences, track browsing
behavior, or manage sessions, such as keeping users logged in.
14. FTP (File Transfer Protocol): A protocol used to transfer files between computers and servers over the
internet, commonly used for uploading website files to a web server.
15. API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules that allows different software applications to
communicate with each other. For example, a weather app may use an API to pull weather data from a
web service.
Network Terminologies:
16. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company or organization that provides internet access to users.
Examples include AT&T, Comcast, and Vodafone. ISPs offer connections through broadband, fiber
optics, or wireless networks.
17. LAN (Local Area Network): A network that connects devices within a limited area, such as a home,
office, or school, allowing them to share resources like files and printers. LANs typically offer fast
connections over short distances.
18. WAN (Wide Area Network): A network that connects multiple LANs across larger geographical areas,
such as cities, countries, or even globally. The internet is the largest WAN, facilitating communication
and data sharing across vast distances.
19. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): A network that spans a city or large campus, connecting multiple
LANs within that area. MANs are commonly used by governments, universities, and businesses to
facilitate regional communication