Technology & computing acronyms
Technology and computing acronyms and abbreviations are used in software development, computer hardware, networking and IT. They identify technical concepts, systems and standards, including programming interfaces, web languages and communication protocols.
Find full forms and meanings for technology abbreviations such as API, CSS, HTML, HTTP and URL. The entries explain their technical context so you can interpret terminology in web development documentation and software discussions.
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| APITechnology & computing | Application Programming Interface This guide covers API in software. An API can belong to a browser, library or online service; it does not necessarily mean a public web address. Usage tipName the API and the operation. Do not use API as a substitute for the returned data or a single URL. |
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| CSSTechnology & computing | Cascading Style Sheets Rules for the appearance of web content, including layout, fonts and colors. Usage tipUse CSS when discussing presentation. Use HTML when discussing document structure. |
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| HTMLTechnology & computing | HyperText Markup Language The markup used to describe the structure of a web page. Usage tipHTML structures the document; CSS controls its presentation. They are not interchangeable. |
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| HTTPTechnology & computing | HyperText Transfer Protocol A protocol used for transferring web resources between clients and servers. Usage tipA URL identifies a resource; HTTP describes communication used to request and transfer it. |
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| URLTechnology & computing | Uniform Resource Locator An address identifying where an online resource can be found. Usage tipWhen asking someone to open a resource, provide the actual URL as well as naming it. |
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