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Fundamentals of Full-stack Web Engineering

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There are currently 10 terms in this directory beginning with the letter D.
Data
Computer data is information stored on any computer.   Read more...

Data latency
Data latency is the time (in milliseconds) it takes data to travel.  Read more...

Database
A database is a structured way of storing information on a server, so the data is easily accessed and manipulated as needed.  Read more...

Database Management System (DBMS)
Software programs used to create, define, manipulate, and interact with the database.  Read more...

Dedicated Hosting
A web server stores your website. Dedicated hosting means your website gets its own dedicated server.  Read more...

DELETE Method
It deletes a resource.  Read more...

Distributed System
A distributed system includes many devices that work together to accomplish a common goal. Read more...

DNS (Domain Name System)
The DNS (Domain Name System) is a naming system for websites.  It maps a site’s domain name to its IP address.  Read more...

Domain Name
A domain name is the name of a website that is used by the web browser to obtain the website’s IP Address. Read more...

Dynamic
Constantly changing, moving, progressing, or developing.