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?
Search engine indexing is the process by which search engines collect, parse and store data from web pages to facilitate fast and accurate information retrieval
What is the PageRank algorithm?
It is a method used to rank webpages in search engine results. It assigns a numerical value to each webpage based on its importance, which is determined by the quantity and quality of links pointing to it
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