BCA Sem 5 ASP.NET Glossary

 Prepared By : Uday Shah (HOD - IT)

ASP.NET Glossary , Keyword and  Short Meaning

Unit 1 – Introduction to ASP.NET

• ASP.NET : Microsoft framework for building web applications.
• Framework : Collection of libraries/tools for development.
• Client-Server Architecture : Client requests, server responds.
• ASP.NET Life Cycle : Sequence of events (Page request → Initialization → Load → Postback → Rendering → Unload).
• Features of ASP.NET : Web forms, server controls, caching, security.
• Application Web Server : Software (IIS) that runs ASP.NET apps.
• ASP.NET Files : Types like .aspx, .ascx, .asmx, .config.
• Page Architecture : Structure of ASP.NET page with server controls.
• Web Form : ASP.NET page (.aspx) containing UI elements.
• Server Control : Control managed by server (e.g., Button, TextBox).

 

Unit 2 – Standard Controls and Validation Controls

• Button : Triggers actions when clicked.
• TextBox : Accepts user text input.
• Label : Displays text on page.
• CheckBox : Allows multiple selections.
• RadioButton : Allows single selection from a group.
• HyperLink : Creates clickable link to another page.
• Image : Displays an image.
• ImageButton : Image with click functionality.
• ListBox : Displays list of items (multi-select possible).
• DropDownList : Compact list of options (single select).
• FileUpload : Allows users to upload files.
• Wizard Control : Creates step-by-step forms.
• AdRotator : Rotates ads/images dynamically.

Validation

• Client-Side Validation : Validation in browser before server request.
• Server-Side Validation : Validation performed on server.
• RequiredFieldValidator : Ensures field is not empty.
• RangeValidator : Checks if input lies in given range.
• CompareValidator : Compares values of two inputs.
• RegularExpressionValidator : Validates input format (e.g., email).
• ValidationSummary : Displays all validation errors together.
• CustomValidator : User-defined validation logic.

Unit 3 – State Management and Master Page

State Management

• State Management : Preserving data between requests.
• Client-Side State Management : Data stored on client (cookies, query string, ViewState).
• Server-Side State Management : Data stored on server (Session, Application).
• ViewState : Stores control values across postbacks (hidden field).
• Query String : Passes values through URL.
• Cookie : Small data stored in browser.
• Session State : Stores user-specific data on server.
• Application State : Stores data shared across users.

Master Page

• Master Page : Template for consistent layout across pages.
• Theme : Defines look/feel of controls (skins, CSS).
• CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) : Stylesheet for page design.
• Caching : Storing data temporarily for faster performance.
• Output Caching : Stores dynamic page output.
• Data Caching : Stores frequently used data in memory.

Unit 4 – Connecting Database Using ADO.NET

• ADO.NET : Data access technology in .NET.
• Connection : Establishes link between app and database.
• Command : Executes SQL queries/statements.
• DataReader : Fast, forward-only way to read data.
• DataAdapter : Acts as a bridge between DataSet and DB.
• DataSet : In-memory collection of tables.
• DataTable : Represents a table inside DataSet.
• DataColumn : Defines column in table.
• DataRow : Represents a single row in table.
• DataView : Provides sorted/filtered view of DataTable.
• GridView Control : Displays tabular data with editing features.
• Repeater Control : Displays repeated list of items.
• DataBound Control : Control bound to database data.
• SqlDataSource Control : Connects control to SQL database.
• Data Binding Expression : Links UI controls with data.

Unit 5 – XML, Application Configuration, and Web Services

XML

• XML (Extensible Markup Language) : Data storage/transfer format.
• XML Parser : Reads and processes XML.
• Read Dataset from XML : Load data from XML into DataSet.
• Write Dataset to XML : Export DataSet to XML file.

Configuration

• Web.Config : ASP.NET application configuration file.
• AppSettings : Section for app settings (key-value pairs).
• Tracing : Debugging tool that logs application execution.
• Custom Errors : Define custom error pages.
• Authentication : Process of verifying user identity.
• Authorization : Permission to access resources.

Web Services

• Web Service : Software service accessible over network.
• SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) : XML-based protocol for communication.
• WSDL (Web Services Description Language) : Defines web service details.
• UDDI : Directory service for web services.
• Consume Web Service : Use service in client application.
• Deploy Web Service : Make service available on server.

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MCA 3 Kotlin & Android Development Glossary

 Prepared By : Prof. Uday Shah (HOD-IT)

Kotlin & Android Development Glossary

 Notifications

• NotificationManager : System service to manage and display notifications.
• NotificationCompat.Builder : Helper class for building notifications with backward compatibility.
• Custom Notification : User-defined design for notifications.
• Media Style Notification : Notification with media controls (play, pause, etc.).
• Progress Notification : Shows progress (e.g., download percentage).
• Persistent Notification (Foreground Service) : Always running notification, tied to ongoing service.
• PendingIntent : Token for future action triggered by notification.
• TaskStackBuilder : Helps create proper back stack for activities launched from notifications.

 Data Persistence & Storage

• SharedPreferences : Key-value storage for small data.
• Internal Storage : Private file storage inside app’s memory.
• External Storage : Shared file storage (SD card or device storage).
• SQLite Database : Local relational database for structured storage.
• CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) : Basic database operations.
• Room Database : Modern SQLite wrapper with simpler API and lifecycle support.

Networking & APIs

• Permissions : App rights (e.g., internet, storage, camera).
• Web Services : Online services used to fetch/send data.
• HTTP Requests : Communication with servers using methods (GET, POST, etc.).
• Retrofit : Type-safe HTTP client for Android.
• JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) : Lightweight data format for APIs.
• XML (Extensible Markup Language) : Alternative structured data format.

 Modern Kotlin Tools

• Moshi : Library for JSON parsing in Kotlin.
• Gson : Google’s JSON parsing library.
• Coroutine :Lightweight concurrency mechanism for async tasks.
• suspend Function : Function that can be paused/resumed in coroutines.
• Dispatchers (IO/Main/Default) : Define where coroutine runs (background or main thread).
• withContext : Switch coroutine context.

App Publishing & Monetization

• App Monetization : Earning from apps (ads, in-app purchases, paid apps).
• Versioning : Managing app versions (versionCode, versionName).
• App Signing : Securing APK with digital key before publishing.
• Google Play Publishing : Releasing apps on Play Store.

Jetpack & Components

• Jetpack : Android libraries for modern app development.
• CameraX : Jetpack library for camera apps.
• Sensor Manager: Manages device sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, etc.).
• ViewModel : Stores and manages UI-related data.
• LiveData : Observable data holder for UI.
• WorkManager : Schedules background tasks reliably.

Core Kotlin Concepts

• val : Immutable variable (cannot change).
• var: Mutable variable (can change).
• fun : Function keyword.
• class: Blueprint for objects.
• object : Singleton instance or object declaration.
• data class : Class for storing data with auto-generated methods.
• sealed class : Restricts class hierarchy for controlled type handling.
• interface : Defines a contract of methods to be implemented.
• enum class : Defines constants in structured form.
• Extension Function: Adds new function to existing class.
• Null Safety (? and !!) : Prevents null pointer exceptions.
• Elvis Operator (?:) : Returns default value if null.
• Lambda : Anonymous function for concise code.
• Higher-order Function : Function that takes/returns another function.