Computers

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML

A web development technique that allows web applications to send and retrieve data from a server asynchronously without interfering with the display and behavior of the existing page, enabling dynamic content updates without full page reloads.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

A network management protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses and other communication parameters to devices connected to a network. DHCP eliminates the need for manually configuring network parameters centrally manages network resources enables efficient IP address utilization supports mobile users and simplifies network administration by automating the configuration process for devices joining the network.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

The foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web that defines how messages are formatted and transmitted across the internet. It's the protocol web browsers use to load websites and enables the exchange of information between web servers and clients.

Personal Digital Assistant

A mobile device that functions as a personal information manager, predating modern smartphones, typically including features like calendar, address book, and note-taking applications.

Rich Site Summary

An alternative interpretation of the RSS acronym, focusing on its ability to provide condensed website content, particularly useful for news websites and blogs.

Software Development Kit

A collection of software development tools in one installable package, typically including programming tools, documentation, sample code, and APIs that allow developers to create applications for a specific platform or framework.

Transmission Control Protocol

A core communication protocol of the Internet Protocol Suite that provides reliable ordered and error-checked delivery of data between applications running on hosts communicating via an IP network. TCP ensures that data packets are delivered in the correct sequence without loss or duplication enabling stable internet communications.

World Wide Web

An information system where documents and other resources are identified by URLs, interlinked by hypertext links, and accessible via the Internet, enabling the sharing and accessing of information globally.