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What does the term 'selector' refer to in CSS?

The overall layout structure of a web page

The style sheet file used for external linking

The property and value of a style declaration

The element that is being styled (correct)

Which of the following best describes 'inline' styling in CSS?

Styles that affect only block-level elements

Styles loaded from an external CSS file

Styles defined within the HTML document itself (correct)

Styles applied to multiple elements using a class

What is the primary advantage of using external style sheets in CSS?

They allow for greater reusability and separation of styles from structure (correct)

They increase the loading time of a web page

They automatically apply styles to child elements only

They are easier to implement than inline styles

What does the 'cascading' aspect of CSS signify?

Style rules will cascade down to child elements unless explicitly overridden Signup and view all the answers

In CSS, what does the box model represent?

It organizes block-level elements with margins, paddings, and borders Signup and view all the answers

Which CSS module allows for the creation of grids within a webpage?

Grid Layout Signup and view all the answers

What style rule would be contained within a 'declaration' in CSS?

The property and value of a style, such as 'color: red' Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a class selector in CSS?

To group multiple elements for styling with the same rules Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation of relational databases highlighted in the context of modern web applications?

They assume the nature of data is known and unchanging. Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe databases that do not manage data in a tabular format?

NoSQL Databases Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'M' in a MEAN stack stand for?

MongoDB Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stacks is represented by the acronym LAMP?

Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of using MariaDB over MySQL?

It is free to use without licensing restrictions. Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is NOT part of the LEMP stack?

Python Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason many developers prefer using tech stacks like MEAN or LAMP?

They provide a pre-configured environment enabling faster deployment. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the function of XAMPP?

It is a packaged software stack designed for local development. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary responsibilities of back-end development?

Accepting requests from a front-end and returning responses. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technologies is commonly used for database interactions in back-end development?

Python Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of JSON in web development?

To encode data for communication between front-end and back-end. Signup and view all the answers

In web development, what does ORM stand for?

Object Relation Mapping Signup and view all the answers

Why is a full stack developer beneficial in modern web development?

They possess skills in both front-end and back-end development. Signup and view all the answers

What is one key component of good web design from a front-end perspective?

Clear user experience (UX) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'data-driven website'?

A website that retrieves and displays information from a database. Signup and view all the answers

What role does a framework like Django play in web development?

It simplifies the creation of web applications and manages backend tasks. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Web Application Technologies

Release 0.01
Authors: Patrick Ingham and Tony Jenkins
Date: Nov 08, 2024

1 Welcome (page 1)
2 Getting Started (page 5)
3 How the Web Works (page 15)
4 Web Documents and HTML (page 29)
5 Styling with CSS (page 41)
6 CSS Toolkits (page 57)
7 Javascript (page 65)
8 The MVC Design Pattern (page 73)
9 Intermission: Good Web Design (page 77)
10 Web Frameworks (page 85)
11 Django: Basics (page 101)
12 Django: Models (page 107)
13 Django: Endpoints, Views, and Templates (page 117)
14 Django: Building a Website (page 125)
15 Summary and Review (page 133)
16 Web Technologies (page 135)
Index (page 137)

1.1 Pre-Requisites

Knowledge of Python programming
Object-oriented programming (OOP) knowledge
Familiarity with a modern IDE (e.g., PyCharm)
Understanding of Source Code Control with Git and GitHub
Basic knowledge of relational databases
Basic networking concepts

1.3 Outcomes

Explain web workings and architectures
Create static web pages with HTML and CSS
Apply CSS toolkits and frameworks
Recognize good and bad web design
Develop data-driven websites using modern frameworks (e.g., Django)

1.4 Scope

Web development is a vast field
Split into Front-End and Back-End development
Front-End: User interface, user experience, and web design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Back-End: interactions with data stores (databases), business logic (Python, Java, PHP, GoLang, Rust)
Technologies act as "glue" to connect the front-end and back-end (JSON, XML, YAML)