Archives: Glossary

Description.

Filters

Filters are functions that WordPress uses to pass data through.

Footer

In web design, footer usually refers the section of a website that is displayed in the bottom of the page.

Front-end

In WordPress, the term “front-end” usually refers to the publicly accessible parts of a WordPress website.

FTP

FTP or File Transfer Protocol is an internet protocol used to transfer files across the internet from one computer to another.

functions.php

functions.php or the theme functions file is a template used by WordPress themes.

GDPR

GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, is a new EU law protecting the data and privacy of all citizens of the European Union.

GNU General Public License (GPL)

GNU GPL, short for The GNU General Public License, is a free software license used by WordPress, BuddyPress, bbPress and WooCommerce.

header

In web design, header usually refers the section of a website that is displayed in the top of the page.

Hello Dolly

Hello Dolly is a song from the 1964 Broadway musical with the same name. It also lent its name to one of the first WordPress plugins.

Home page

The term home or home page is used in web development to refer to the the main page of a web site.