Web Development Basics
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A ___________ is a software application for presenting and traversing information on the Web.

web browser

A ___________ is a computer that serves as storage of the web pages or the website.

web server

HTML stands for ___________ Markup Language.

HyperText

JavaScript is currently the de facto ___________ scripting language for bringing interactivity to the world of web development.

<p>client-side</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ___________ is a reference used to specify addresses on the World Wide Web.

<p>URL</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ___________ is a document that serves as a storage of Web information.

<p>webpage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a web server?

<p>To provide storage for web pages or websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is HTML?

<p>A standard language for creating web pages and web applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a URL?

<p>To specify addresses on the World Wide Web</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a static website and a dynamic website?

<p>Static websites are pre-built, while dynamic websites are generated on the fly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is JavaScript primarily used for?

<p>For bringing interactivity to the world of web development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a webpage?

<p>To provide a document that serves as a storage of Web information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a website?

<p>A collection of web pages linked together to have a common goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is server-side scripting primarily used for?

<p>For running code behind the scenes on the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Web Fundamentals

  • A web browser is a software application that presents and traverses information on the Web.
  • A web server is a computer that stores web pages or websites.
  • Product vendors for web servers include Apache, Microsoft, NGINX, and Google Web Server.

Web Page and Website

  • A web page is a document that stores Web information.
  • A website is a collection of web pages linked together to achieve a common goal.

URL and HTML

  • URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a reference used to specify addresses on the World Wide Web.
  • HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for creating web pages and web applications.
  • HTML5 and CSS3 are fundamental languages used on the client-side of nearly all web pages.

Types of Websites

  • A static website is a type of website that does not change its content.
  • A dynamic website is a type of website that changes its content based on user interactions.

Development Languages

  • One web language is not enough for development, and multiple languages are necessary for a comprehensive understanding.
  • JavaScript is the de facto client-side scripting language for bringing interactivity to web development.
  • Server-side scripting refers to the code that runs behind the scenes on the server, responsible for website functionality.
  • Query language is a must-learn language for backend development, handling data from back-end to front-end.

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Test your knowledge of web development fundamentals, including web browsers, servers, webpages, and websites. Learn about the role of URL and how it's used to access web resources.

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