Chapter 4: Technical Parameters You Should Specify
You don't need to understand how to implement these parameters - just know which ones to include:
Web Technologies You Need to "Know Enough" About
Frontend Technologies
These determine how your application looks and functions in the browser:
HTML/CSS Frameworks: Pre-built design systems
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- Bootstrap: Popular framework for responsive designs
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first approach for custom designs
- Material UI: Google's design language implementation
- Bulma: Modern CSS framework based on Flexbox
JavaScript Libraries: Add interactive functionality
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- jQuery: Simplifies DOM manipulation
- React: Facebook's component-based library
- Vue.js: Progressive JavaScript framework
- Angular: Google's comprehensive framework
Responsive Design Approaches: How your site adapts to different screens
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- Mobile-first: Design for mobile devices initially, then expand
- Responsive breakpoints: Specific screen widths where design changes
- Fluid layouts: Content that adjusts proportionally to screen size
- Adaptive design: Different layouts for different devices
Backend Technologies
These handle the server-side processing:
Programming Languages: Server-side code
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- PHP: Widely used language for web applications
- Node.js: JavaScript on the server
- Python: Versatile language with frameworks like Django
- Ruby: Object-oriented language with Rails framework
Server Configurations: How the application is hosted
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- Apache/Nginx: Web server software
- Shared hosting: Entry-level hosting solution
- VPS/Cloud hosting: More flexible, scalable options
- Serverless: Cloud functions without managing servers
API Integrations: Connecting with other services
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- REST APIs: Standard approach for web service integration
- Webhooks: Event-based notifications between systems
- Authentication methods: API keys, OAuth, JWT tokens
- Data formats: JSON, XML, form data
Database Options
These determine how your application stores information:
Database Types: Different ways to store data
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- SQL databases: Structured data with relationships (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- NoSQL databases: Flexible schema for varied data (MongoDB)
- File-based storage: Simple data stored in files
- Cloud database services: Managed database solutions
Data Operations: How information is handled
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- CRUD operations: Create, Read, Update, Delete
- Data validation: Ensuring information meets requirements
- Data relationships: How different information connects
- Query optimization: Ensuring efficient data retrieval
Example Technical Parameters
Technical Parameters:
- Frontend: HTML5, Bootstrap, responsive design
- Backend: PHP for form processing and results calculation
- Data Storage: Capture user contact information and assessment results
- Compatibility: Must work on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
Design and Performance Standards
Visual Design Elements
For consistent, effective user interfaces:
Color Systems: How color is used in the application
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- Primary, secondary, and accent colors
- Background and text color combinations
- Color meaning (success, error, warning, info)
- Contrast ratios for accessibility
Typography: Font usage throughout the application
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- Heading and body text fonts
- Font sizes and weight variations
- Line spacing and paragraph formatting
- Text formatting for emphasis and hierarchy
Example Design Parameters
Design Parameters:
- Match existing branding from [website URL]
- Professional, clean aesthetic with clear visual hierarchy
- Use brand colors and logo (attached)
- Modern, accessible interface with intuitive navigation
