Web Publishing Extravaganza!

Choose-your-own adventure

1. Webhosting tools
   • Getting started with Domain of One’s Own (Google Slides)
   • Web Publishing with GitHub Pages (text tutorial)
2. Web design
   • Designing for the Web (Powerpoint)
3. Web development
   • Front-end development with HTML and CSS (text tutorial)
   • Web Development: HTML & CSS (Powerpoint)
4. Web publishing tools
   • Digital Scholarship Publishing Tools (PDF slides)

Concepts and Background

What is the Internet and how does it work?

• MDN web docs: How does the Internet work?
  • The Internet in 5 Minutes (video) by Aaron Titus
  • How does the Internet work? (video)

🕸️ Web Publishing Vocab

Term	Definition
Server	A computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers (clients) over a network. In web publishing, it hosts websites and delivers content to users.
Deployment	The process of making a website or web application live and accessible on the internet. This includes uploading files to a server and configuring settings.
HTML	HyperText Markup Language: the standard language used to create and structure content on the web. It defines elements like headings, paragraphs, links, and images.
CSS	Cascading Style Sheets: a language used to control the presentation and layout of HTML elements, including colors, fonts, spacing, and responsiveness.
UX (User Experience)	The overall experience a user has when interacting with a website or application, including ease of use, accessibility, and satisfaction.
Responsiveness	The ability of a website to adapt its layout and content to different screen sizes and devices (e.g., desktops, tablets, smartphones).
Browser	A software application (like Chrome, Firefox, Safari) used to access and view websites on the internet. It interprets HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Domain	The human-readable address of a website (e.g., example.com). It maps to an IP address and is used to access websites easily.
IP Address	A unique string of numbers (e.g., 192.168.1.1) that identifies a device or server on a network. Domains are linked to IPs via DNS.
DNS	Domain Name System: an ‘address book’ dor the web that translates domain names into IP addresses so browsers can load internet resources.
Hosting	A service that stores website files and makes them accessible on the internet. Hosting providers offer space on servers for this purpose.
CMS	Content Management System: A software platform (like WordPress or Drupal) that allows users to create, manage, and modify website content without needing to code.
Frontend	The part of a website users interact with directly. It includes everything seen on the screen, built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Backend	The server-side part of a website that handles data processing, database interactions, and server logic.
SEO	Search Engine Optimization: techniques used to improve a website’s visibility in search engine results, increasing traffic and discoverability.
Static Website	A “static” website contains files that are directly accessed by your browser rather than created on-the-fly by a CMS application. Static websites are faster to load, easier to host, maintain, and archive, and have a lower carbon footprint than dynamic sites.
Dynamic Website	A website that generates content in real-time based on user interaction or data. It often uses server-side scripting (like PHP, Node.js) and databases to deliver personalized or interactive content, often in the form of a CMS.

This vocab sheet was created in collaboration with Microsoft Copilot.