CI/CD Pipelines, or Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines, are automated processes that enable developers to build, test, and deploy software changes quickly and reliably.

Imagine a factory assembly line where each station represents a step in the software development process. As a product moves through the assembly line, it gets tested, assembled, and packaged. CI/CD pipelines work in a similar fashion, with each step in the pipeline representing a stage in the software development process, such as building, testing, and deploying.

CI/CD pipelines streamline the software development process by automating key stages, allowing for faster and more reliable deployment of changes.

CI/CD Pipelines

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, is a stylesheet language used for describing the look and formatting of a document written in HTML or XML. It allows you to control the layout, colors, fonts, and other design aspects of a web page.

Imagine you're building a house. HTML is like the bricks and mortar that construct the walls, floors, and roof of the house. CSS, on the other hand, is like the paint, wallpaper, and furnishings that make the house look beautiful and unique. Just as you can change the appearance of a room by updating its paint or wallpaper, you can change the look of a web page by updating its CSS.

CSS is the language used to style and format web pages, making them visually appealing and user-friendly.

A cache is a data storage layer that stores a subset of data so that future requests for that same data are served faster.

Caching is like checking books out at a library.

Imagine you're researching a paper at a library. To complete your assignment, you need multiple pieces of information from different books.

You check out the books and bring them home to then further research your topic rather than go back to the library every time you want to take a look at a page in the book.

Caching (pronounced "cashing") is the process of storing data in a temporary storage area so it is more readily accessible to you as the end user.

Caching

Cloudflare is a web performance and security company that provides online services to protect and accelerate websites. Its services include a content delivery network (CDN), distributed domain name server (DNS) services, and an internet security suite (including a web application firewall and a bot management system). Cloudflare's network is built on top of a globally distributed network of data centers, which helps to reduce latency and improve availability of web resources.

Cloudflare is like a security guard for your website.

Just as a security guard protects a physical building by monitoring who enters and exits, Cloudflare protects your website by monitoring and filtering incoming and outgoing traffic. It can block malicious traffic, such as attacks or spam, and help to improve the performance of your website by caching content and reducing the load on your servers.

Additionally, just as a security guard can help to ensure that only authorized people have access to a building, Cloudflare can also help to secure your website and prevent unauthorized access.

Cloudfare helps protect your website by filtering incoming and outgoing traffic.

Cloudflare

Code commit refers to the process of submitting changes made to a code repository, which is a centralized storage location for source code and related files. It involves adding, modifying, or deleting files in a repository, and then creating a record of those changes to maintain a history of the project's development.

Imagine a group of writers working on a novel together. They all have access to a shared folder containing the manuscript. When a writer makes changes to the manuscript, they "commit" those changes by saving the updated version in the shared folder. This way, the other writers can see the changes and continue working on the novel without any confusion. In this analogy, the shared folder is like a code repository, and the act of saving the updated manuscript is like a code commit.

A code commit is the process of saving changes made to a project's source code in a shared repository, allowing team members to collaborate effectively.

Code Commit

Code quality refers to how well written the code is. Quality code is clear, simple, well tested, bug-free, refactored, documented, and performant. But the primary measure of high-quality code is its compliance with the specifications provided by the individual/organization who needs the code.

You can write a paper in 7th grade, working on your very first essay. You can also write a paper at 50 years old being a professional author.

Both papers may be working to explain the same concept or tell the same story, but you can likely distinguish that the quality of the writing of the author is better than the 7th grader.

Code quality is a reflection of the proficiency of the 

 and a signal as to the quality of the end product.

Code Quality

A code repository, also referred to as a code repo, is a place where developers can store, share and collaborate on the source code of a software project. Beyond the code itself, you can keep documentation, notes, web pages, and other items in your repository.

A library stores books, a compilation of information and resources, that can be shared by many people. A library has different sections for different types of books, keeping the information it stores in an organized manner. A library also has a system to track who checks out book, ensuring that it tracks version controls of its stock of information.

Some libraries are public, like a local Public Library, whereas other libraries may be private, like a school's library, which is reserved only for students and faculty.

A code repository is the home for source code and it's relevant resources, allowing collaboration between developers.

Code Repository

A Composite API executes a series of REST API requests in a single call. The output of the initial request can be used with the input to a subsequent request.

A Composite API is like a waiter taking multiple orders at once.

Imagine you are in a restaurant and a waiter comes to take your order. You are sitting all the way at the end of the restaurant in a single row of tables. Instead of taking your order, then going straight back to the kitchen to deliver the order to the Chef, it is more efficient for the waiter to take the order of each table on their way over to the Chef.

Starting with you, the waiter will stop at each table and take each order on their way back to the kitchen. Once the waiter has reached the kitchen, they will give the Chef all of the orders.

A Composite API lets you perform multiple actions that are then communicated in a single act.

Composite API

A computer network is defined as a system that connects two or more computing devices for transmitting and sharing information.

There is traffic when driving on a highway, as many individuals are navigating the roads to get from one place to another.

In some cases you drive on the highway to get from one city to another. Maybe you need to drop off a package. Maybe you need to tell your friend something in person.

The network of highways allows you to get from one location to another in an organized manner.

A computer network refers to the interconnected nature of computing devices communicating with one another.

Computer Network

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user's computer or mobile device by websites. They are used to remember information about the user, such as login details, preferences, and other personalized settings.

Think of cookies as name tags that you wear at a conference. The name tag helps the event staff recognize you and provide personalized assistance based on your preferences and interests. Similarly, cookies help websites remember who you are and customize your experience accordingly.

Cookies are like digital name tags that help websites remember and personalize your online experience.

Cookies

Cross platform refers to the development of software, applications, or products that can run on multiple operating systems, devices, or platforms without requiring any additional modifications or adaptations.

Think of cross platform as a universal remote control. Just like a universal remote can control multiple devices like a TV, DVD player, or sound system, cross platform development allows a single application to work seamlessly across various devices and operating systems.

Cross platform development enables a single application to function on multiple platforms with minimal changes.

Cross Platform

A customer journey map is a visual representation of the various touch-points and interactions that a customer has with a company, from their initial awareness of the company or product to their post-purchase evaluation.

A customer journey map is like a treasure map.


Just as a treasure map shows the location of a treasure and the route that needs to be taken to find it, a customer journey map shows the various touchpoints and interactions that a customer has with a company and the emotions and needs that the customer experiences at each touchpoint. The treasure map provides a roadmap for finding the treasure, and it helps you understand the challenges and opportunities that you may encounter along the way.

Similarly, a customer journey map provides a roadmap for improving the customer experience and helps you understand the challenges and opportunities that customers may encounter when interacting with your company.

A customer journey map is a guide that outlines how a user gets from point A to point B

Customer Journey Map

Cyber security refers to the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access. It involves implementing various security measures to safeguard digital information and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Imagine your home as a computer system. To protect it from burglars, you install locks on the doors, set up a security system, and put up a fence around your property. Cyber security is like these protective measures, but for your digital assets. It involves various tools, technologies, and practices that keep your digital home safe from intruders.

Cyber security is the practice of defending digital assets from potential threats and unauthorized access.

Cyber Security

Deploying code is the process of moving code changes from a development environment to a production environment, where it becomes accessible to users. This typically involves a series of steps, including testing, building, and releasing the code.

Imagine you're an artist working on a painting. You start by sketching your ideas on a canvas in your studio (the development environment). Once you're satisfied with your work, you move the painting to a gallery (the production environment) for the public to see and enjoy. The process of moving the painting from your studio to the gallery is similar to deploying code.

Deploying code is the process of moving your code from the development stage to the production stage, making it available for users.

Deploying Code

The development cycle is a sequence of stages that a product goes through during its creation, from ideation to release, and continuous improvement.

Imagine building a house. You start with an idea, create a blueprint, gather materials, construct the house, and finally, move in. After moving in, you might make improvements or renovations over time. The development cycle is similar to this process, but for software products.

The development cycle is the process of creating and improving a software product, from idea to launch and beyond.

Development Cycle

A server crash is an unexpected event in which a server stops functioning properly, causing downtime or loss of data. This can be due to hardware failure, software issues, or external factors such as power outages or cyber-attacks.

Think of a server as a busy highway with cars (data) constantly traveling on it. A server crash is like a sudden, massive pile-up that blocks all lanes of traffic, preventing cars from moving forward and causing a standstill.

A server crash is an event that causes a server to stop working, disrupting the flow of data and potentially causing downtime or data loss.

Server Crash

Visual Composer is a user-friendly, drag-and-drop website builder plugin for WordPress that allows users to create and customize their website layouts without having to write any code.

Think of Visual Composer as a set of digital building blocks. Just like a child can create a variety of structures by rearranging and stacking different types of blocks, Visual Composer allows you to create unique and visually appealing website layouts by simply dragging and dropping various elements onto your page.

Visual Composer is a tool that simplifies the process of building and customizing a website layout through a drag-and-drop interface.

CI/CD Pipelines

CSS

Caching

Cloudflare

Code Commit

Code Quality

Code Repository

Composite API

Computer Network

Cookies

Cross Platform

Customer Journey Map

Cyber Security

Deploying Code

Development Cycle

Server Crash

Visual Composer (Wordpress)

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