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Decoding the language of technology (part 2)

Moin and welcome back to our Tech 101! In the first part of our series on IT jargon, we demystified some basic IT terms to help you understand the language of technology and become more confident when talking about apps and software. In case you missed it, you can check it out here .

Today we're diving even deeper into the world of digital tools and introducing you to six more terms that are ubiquitous in the tech industry. From wireframes that represent the blueprints of your next app to responsive designs that ensure your digital presence looks great on any device, we're covering it all. These terms are not only useful for communicating with your IT team at eye level, but also for better understanding the bridges between idea and implementation.

Let's explore together the tools that developers use to create innovative solutions that make our daily lives easier and more interesting. Ready for IT jargon round two? Then buckle up, here we go!

Wireframe - Dein digitaler Bauplan

Think of a wireframe as the digital floor plan of your next big project. Like an architect designing a blueprint, you use wireframes to plan the arrangement and interplay of elements on your website or app. It's not about beauty - not yet. Instead, you focus on sketching out where everything goes and how your users can achieve their goals. It shows where elements will be placed without committing to colors or styles. An indispensable tool to clearly define the architecture of your digital products!

UI/UX - Schönheit und Gehirn

UI (User Interface) und UX (User Experience) sind zwei Seiten derselben Medaille. Das UI, deine digitale Vorderseite: Here the eye is king! The user interface is what users can see and touch. It includes the buttons, the text fields, the images and everything else that is shiny and clickable. A good UI is not only fun to look at, but also fun to use.

UX, Das Herzstück deiner Anwendung: Schönheit allein ist nicht alles. UX geht tiefer! Es ist das, was deine User fühlen und erleben, während sie durch deine App oder Website navigieren. Es geht darum, dass alles flüssig, intuitiv und angenehm ist. Ein gutes UI zieht die User an, ein großartiges UX hält sie fest!

Framework - Das Fundament legen

A framework provides you with the structure and tools to put your software on a solid footing. With ready-made solutions and standards, it works like a set of building blocks that you can assemble into a stable, functioning system according to instructions. Whether you build an app with Angular, Vue.js or another framework, it's like choosing wood or steel beams when building a house - it affects how you build and how stable the result will be. With a framework, you save time and nerves because you don't have to start from scratch.

Click Dummy - Der erste Eindruck zählt

A click dummy is an interactive demo of your app that simulates the design and functionality, but doesn't have any real software behind it yet. Imagine you're showing someone around a model house that hasn't actually been built yet. You can open the doors and operate light switches, but it's all just a mock-up. Ideal for collecting feedback and testing the navigation and layout before you get into actual development.

Responsive Design - Überall zu Hause

Responsive design ensures that your website or app looks and works well on any device, whether on a large desktop monitor or a small smartphone screen. It automatically adapts to different requirements, just like a smart home that adjusts its settings depending on the occupant and situation.

API - Die universelle Sprache der Apps

APIs are like interpreters between different software applications. They enable programs to "talk" to each other and exchange information, even if they were developed in different languages. A weather app, for example, uses an API to obtain weather data from an external service and presents it to you in an understandable form.

We hope that these little insights into IT jargon have helped you to shed a little more light on the subject. You may even feel inspired to delve deeper into one topic or another. Stay curious and check back soon, because there's always something new to discover. Until next time, stay enthusiastic about technology!