WordPress Glossary

Absolute Path

An absolute path in WordPress refers to the complete and exact location of a file or directory on the server, starting from the root directory.

Action Hook

An action hook is a specific point in the execution of WordPress where developers can insert custom code to modify or extend the functionality of the platform.

Action

Action is a WordPress function that allows developers to execute custom code at specific points in the execution of a WordPress page or post.

Admin Area

The Admin Area in Wordpress is the backend interface where site administrators can manage and customize the website's content, settings, and functionality.

Admin Bar

The Admin Bar is a customizable toolbar that provides quick access to frequently used features and settings for WordPress site administrators.

Administrator

An administrator is a person who is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of a system or organization.

AJAX

AJAX is a technique used in WordPress development to dynamically update content on a web page without requiring a full page reload.

Akismet

Akismet is a spam filtering plugin for WordPress that uses machine learning algorithms to automatically detect and block spam comments and trackbacks.

Apache

Apache is a web server software that can be used to host and serve WordPress websites.

API

API in Wordpress is a set of programming instructions and standards for accessing a web-based software application or web tool.

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