Web Development Terms and Definitions
Browse web development terminology used in builds, integrations, performance, and maintenance. Look up terms like CMS, APIs, SSR, caching, CDNs, and Core Web Vitals. Related service: Web Development.
Component / Module: The Building Blocks of UI
A Component (or Module) is a self-contained, reusable building block of a website’s User Interface (UI). While a Plugin adds logic, a Component defines structure and style. Read moreabout Component / Module: The Building Blocks of UI
Plugin / Extension: Extending Platform Capabilities
A Plugin (or Extension) is an independent software package designed to “hook” into a CMS or Webshop platform—such as Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento—to provide specific features without altering the platform’s core source code. Read moreabout Plugin / Extension: Extending Platform Capabilities
Delegation Signer (DS)
A Delegation Signer (DS) record is a fundamental component of DNSSEC. It resides in the parent zone (e.g., at the Registrar/TLD level) and contains a hash of the child zone’s DNSKEY. Read moreabout Delegation Signer (DS)
Transport Layer Security Authentication (TLSA)
A Transport Layer Security Authentication (TLSA) record is used for DANE (DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities). It allows a domain owner to specify which certificate or Certificate Authority (CA) should be trusted for a specific service. Read moreabout Transport Layer Security Authentication (TLSA)
SSH Public Key Fingerprint (SSHFP)
An SSH Public Key Fingerprint (SSHFP) record stores the fingerprint of an SSH server’s public host key in the DNS. Read moreabout SSH Public Key Fingerprint (SSHFP)
Location Record (LOC)
The Location Record (LOC) is used to store geographic information about a domain, including its latitude, longitude, altitude, and the physical size of the entity. Read moreabout Location Record (LOC)
Certificate Record (CERT)
The Certificate Record (CERT) provides a standardized way to store digital certificates—such as PKIX, SPKI, and PGP—directly within the Domain Name System. Read moreabout Certificate Record (CERT)
Text Record (TXT)
A Text Record (TXT) is a versatile DNS record used to associate arbitrary text with a domain. While originally intended for human-readable notes, it is now the primary vehicle for Email Security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and third-party service verification. Read moreabout Text Record (TXT)
Service Record (SRV)
A Service Record (SRV) is a specialized DNS entry used to identify the hostname and port number for specific services, such as VoIP, SIP, or XMPP. Read moreabout Service Record (SRV)
Mail Exchanger Record (MX)
An Mail Exchanger Record (MX) record specifies the mail server responsible for accepting email messages on behalf of a domain name. Read moreabout Mail Exchanger Record (MX)