GLOSSARY

This is a partial list of terms and abbreviations frequently used in the web development field which you may encounter during the design of your website.

Firewall - A firewall is a software or hardware device, usually an Internet gateway server, which protects the resources of one network from users from other networks. Typically, an enterprise with an intranet that allows its workers access to the wider Internet will want a firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing its own private data resources.

Flash - Browser independent vector and graphic animation technology owned by Adobe Inc., formerly Macromedia. Most browsers support Flash technology and one flash animation looks the same on all browsers.

FTP - FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol which is one of the methods of transferring files over the Internet.