Programming Terms Explained
In this series, we'll do things just a little bit differently. Let's take a step back from our code editors and instead review some fundamental technology and software development terms. I'm willing to bet that there are certain bedrock terms that you somehow accidentally skipped over and never learned properly.
Let's fix that! Each episode below will focus on a single topic, condensed to the essentials, and animated to perfection for your enjoyment.
Series episodes
Foundational Terms (9)
What is a Network?
4m 36sDiscover what a network is and how it connects devices to communicate seamlessly. Learn the essential role networks play in modern computing, explained clearly!
What is a Server?
3m 26sLearn what a server is and how it acts like a service station on the network highway, powering communication and data delivery with ease. Clear and engaging!
What is Addressing?
3m 31sUnderstand addressing in networks—how devices find and communicate with each other by knowing the right addresses. Clear, simple, and essential networking basics!
What is a Client?
3m 3sLearn what a client is in networking—how devices and software interact with servers to keep the web moving smoothly. Clear, simple, and engaging!
What is HTTP?
2m 45sDiscover what HTTP is and how this essential protocol powers communication between browsers and servers to make the web work seamlessly.
What is HTTPs?
2mDiscover why HTTP alone is insecure and how HTTPS protects your data by encrypting information, keeping your online interactions safe and private.
What are Switches, Routers, and Firewalls?
3m 16sLearn how switches, routers, and firewalls work together to keep your network fast, secure, and reliable. Master the essentials in this clear, friendly guide!
What Is Bandwidth?
2m 18sDiscover what bandwidth really means and how it impacts your network's data flow. Learn the key to optimizing your connection today!
What Is Latency?
2m 26sLearn what network latency is and how to measure it with the ping command to improve your connection speed and performance.
Software Terms (3)
What Is Version Control?
3m 7sDiscover how version control tracks code changes with commits and branches, letting you safely experiment and manage your projects with ease.
What is a Frontend and Backend?
2m 38sDiscover frontend vs backend: learn what runs in the browser, what runs on the server, their roles, and how they work together.
What is a Single-Page Application (SPA)
3m 4sLearn how single-page apps load a shell and use JavaScript to fetch and swap content, delivering fast, app-like navigation and UX.
