1.3.4 Web technologies - Oscar Flashcards
What is an IDE?
An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is a software application that provides a comprehensive set of tools for software development.
What is search engine indexing?
Process of collecting, analysing, and storing web content to provide fast, relevant search results.
What is the PageRank algorithm?
Pages are ranked by the number and quality of links pointing to them.
What is server side processing?
server side processing refers to operations that are executed on a web server rather than on the user’s device
What is client-side processing?
Client side processing refers to operations that are executed in the user’s device, rather than in a web server
Advantages of client side processing?
- Speed
- Offline Capabilities
Advantages of server of server side processing?
- Security
- Centralised Control
- Complex Operations
Disadvantages of server side processing?
- Higher server load
- Latency
- Increased Expenses
- Scalability Issues
- Dependency on internet connection
Disadvantages of client side processing?
- Browser Compatibility
- Performance Issues
- Initial Load Time
- Dependency On JavaScript
- Security Concerns
Is HTML a programming language?
No
What does CSS stand for?
Cascading style sheets
What is CSS used for in web development?
It used for the aesthetics of the app
What is JS used for in web development?
It is used for the functionalities such as buttons
Which is less expensive, client side or server side processing?
Server side
What does JS stand for?
JavaScript
