Level 1
The process of preparing content by marking it up with HTML
Authoring
The visual style or "look and feel" of the page
Visual (graphic) Design
A simple diagram that shows the structure of a web page
Wireframes
A diagram that traces a path through a site or app from the point of view of a typical user
Storyboard
Indicates the structure of the site as a whole and how individual pages relate to each other
Site Diagram
A fictional user profile, based on user research, that is used as a reference during the design process.
Persona
Software for using UNIX command-line interface
Terminal Application
Focused on producing site code that increases the chances that it will be highly ranked in search results
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Development that spans both backend and frontend responsibilities
Full-Stack Development
Aspects of the code that are handled by the browser: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, & DOM Scripting
Frontend Development
System for identifying & describing various components of a document with tags that describe their function and purpose
Markup Language
Standardized list of elements, document objects, and parts of the browser that can be accessed & manipulated using JavaScript
DOM (Document Object Model)
Code processing that includes server software, web languages such as PHP & Ruby, and database software
Backend Development
An internet protocol for moving files from one computer to another
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
An approach to design that focuses on users'' needs, based on user research and frequent testing
User-Centered Design
Oversees all the text on the site and ensures that it supports the brand identity and marketing goals of the company
Content Strategist
Makes using the site as easy and delightful to use as possible, at every point at which the user interacts with it
Interaction Design (IxD)
Focuses on the functional design of the elements on the page as well as specific tools (buttons, menus, links, etc) that users need
User Interface Design (UI)
Organizes content logically & for ease of findability
Information Architect (Information Designer)
Holistic approach to designing a product so that the star-to-finish experience of using it is enjoyable & supports the brand and business goal of the company
User Experience Design (UX)
What determines how many team members are needed to create a website
The size of the site
Because web design can be so overwhelming, it is recomended that you.....
Do not try to learn everything at once
What are the roles and responsibilities that go into making a website (3)
Content Creation, Design concepts, Front/back-end Development
List some common web development equipment (3)
Up-to-date computer, Multiple or large monitor, Access to another device to test things
List the categories for design and development software (4)
Code editors, Layout design programs, Image creation/edit tools, file management/transfer tools