Glossary
A plain-English reference for terms used in Looops, covering builds, publishing, the CMS, version control, credits, SSL, static sites, and responsive design.
Reference for terminology used throughout Looops and web development.
A
API (Application Programming Interface)
A way for different software systems to communicate. In Looops, you might create API routes to fetch data or handle form submissions.
Next.js
A modern web framework that powers every Looops site. Looops builds fast websites with it, including ones with a live database, forms and dynamic content, not just static pages.
B
Build
The process of converting your source code into optimized files ready for deployment. Looops handles this automatically when you publish.
C
CMS (Content Management System)
A system for managing website content without editing code. Looops includes a built-in CMS for creating and editing dynamic content.
Component
A reusable piece of UI. In Looops, components are React functions that render parts of your website (buttons, cards, headers, etc.).
Credits
The currency used for AI operations in Looops. Different actions consume different amounts of credits.
D
Deploy
The process of making your website available on the internet. Looops provides one-click deployment to our global edge network.
DNS record
A small setting attached to your domain that tells the internet where things live. Email services and verification tools sometimes ask you to add one, and you can do that in your website's settings.
Domain
Your website's address on the internet, like yourbusiness.com. You can buy one right inside Looops or connect one you already own.
P
Project transfer
Moving a website from one Looops account to another, for example from an agency to its client. The website, its domain settings, and its data move together.
R
React
A JavaScript library for building user interfaces. Looops generates React components for your website.
Responsive Design
A design approach where websites adapt to different screen sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile).
S
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
The practice of optimizing your website to rank higher in search engine results. See SEO Best Practices.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
Encryption technology that secures connections between browsers and servers. Looops provides free SSL for all sites.
Static Site
A website where pages are pre-built at deploy time rather than generated on each request. Static sites are fast and secure.
T
Tailwind CSS
A utility-first CSS framework used by Looops for styling. It enables rapid UI development with pre-defined classes.
TypeScript
A typed superset of JavaScript. Looops generates TypeScript code for better reliability and developer experience.
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