A development environment is the collection of processes and tools that are used to develop the source code for a program or software product.

A development environment is like a carpenter's workshop.

A carpenter's workshop will house all of the tools and materials needed to build a house, and include space for them to build some of the basic components and test out new approaches.

In the workshop, the carpenter might have a workbench, saws, drills, and other tools, as well as wood, nails, and other materials that they need in order to build the full product.

In the workshop, the carpenter may put together base components of pieces of wood or measure out different pieces. The carpenter can practice using different tools as well as test out new materials.

A development environment is a place where a software developer can write, test, and debug code, as well as access documentation and other resources that are needed to build the application.

Development Environment

Elementor is a powerful, user-friendly page builder plugin for WordPress that allows users to create visually stunning web pages without any coding knowledge.

Think of Elementor as a set of building blocks, similar to LEGO bricks. Each block represents a different design element, such as text, images, or buttons. You can easily stack and arrange these blocks to create a beautiful, customized web page without having to know how to write a single line of code.

Elementor is a tool that helps you build visually appealing web pages on WordPress without needing any coding skills.

Elementor (Wordpress)

An elevator pitch is a short, persuasive speech that is used to quickly and simply explain a product, service, or idea. It is called an "elevator pitch" because it is supposed to be the length of a short elevator ride, typically about 30 seconds to two minutes, and should be able to be delivered to a potential investor, customer, or client in the time it takes to ride an elevator.

An elevator pitch is like a commercial for a product, service, or idea.

Just like how a commercial is a short, persuasive message that is used to quickly and simply explain the benefits of a product and persuade the viewer to take some action, such as buying the product or trying it out, an elevator pitch is a short, persuasive message that is used to quickly and simply explain the key points of an idea and persuade the listener to take some action, such as investing in a product or service, trying out a new idea, or considering a proposal.

Like a commercial, an elevator pitch should be engaging, compelling, and to the point, and it should be able to effectively communicate the key points of the idea in a short amount of time.

An elevator pitch is how you communicate your product, service, or idea in a concise 30-60 second pitch.

Elevator Pitch

End-to-end testing is a methodology that assesses the working order of a complex product in a start-to-finish process. End-to-end testing verifies that all components of a system are able to run and perform optimally under real-world scenarios.

End to end testing is like testing a car at an auto-dealership before buying it.

As the consumer, you care about the experience of driving this car from the very start of getting into it to the very end of getting out. You aren't going to go and look at the operational efficiency of the engine, nor are you going to perform an isolated test on the quality of the tires, as an example.

Your goal is to determine if the car functions properly from start to finish. You're going to see how it feels when you start the car, how it feels when you drive it on the highway versus on side streets, as well as how well the breaks perform.

All of your testing here is in one single go. You aren't taking the time to individual test each facet you care about, you are reviewing the driving experience and every aspect of it in a single test run.

End-to-end testing (E2E testing) refers to a software testing method that involves testing an application's workflow from beginning to end.

End to End Testing

External APIs are APIs that developers use to integrate their applications with a third-party resource, such as a public cloud service or a SaaS application. This type of API is probably what you think of first and foremost when you think about APIs.

An External API is the system a restaurant would use to order from their distributor.

When a restaurant needs to order more food, they tend to order it from a large distributor. Internally, an employee from a restaurant may notice that their potato storage is below proper levels.

When they notice this, they will mark on a system that says they are in need of potatoes, and this system will communicate with their distributor to make the purchase, so that on the next food shipment, the distributor brings more potatoes.

An External API is one that allows one organization to communicate with another organization.

External API

A local environment refers to the setup and configuration of software, tools, and frameworks on a developer's personal computer, which allows them to build, test, and debug applications before deploying them to a live or production environment.

Think of a local environment as a chef's kitchen. A chef needs a well-equipped kitchen with all the necessary tools, ingredients, and appliances to prepare and test recipes before serving them to customers in a restaurant. Similarly, a developer needs a properly configured local environment to build and test their applications before deploying them to a live server.

A local environment is like a personal workspace for developers to build and test their applications before making them live.

Local Environment

A production environment, sometimes called deployment environment, is the set of computers where finished, user-ready software is deployed and executed.When software code is moved to the production environment, it is the final step in a 4-tier architecture that includes development, testing, staging and production.

A production environment is like a construction site.

Different teams come together to build on the construction site, putting together the structure that will be the final product. Let's say it is an apartment building. Construction workers will first clear the area, build the foundation, and slowly put the building together.

They may first put together components to create different frameworks and pieces before then building it in the construction site.

All of the construction workers will work together to build this apartment building within the construction site itself - the final place where the building will be.

A production environment is where you build, test, and deploy your software product that users will see and use.

Production Environment

Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the quality and quantity of website traffic to a website or a web page from search engines. SEO targets unpaid traffic rather than direct traffic or paid traffic.

Search engine optimization is like a restaurant improving their Yelp profile.

A restaurant depends on the opinions and reviews of those who dine with them. The more people who like the restaurant, the better the reviews will be, the higher the restaurant will rank and the more customers the restaurant will get.

Yelp depends on the opinions of those who have been to the restaurant to build a profile for the restaurant itself. In order to get positive reviews, a restaurant needs to please their customers. This means they need to focus on a handful of variables to reflect their quality:

The restaurant is clean and the ambiance is well decorated. People wouldn't want to go to a restaurant with dirty floors or paint-chipped walls

The food is tasty! This is an obvious one.

The price is in-line with the quality of the food.

By improving all of these little details, the general presence of the restaurant will improve and therefore their rank on Yelp via Google will go up with better customer experiences.

Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the process of improving your website's ranking on Google (or other search engines).

Search Engine Optimization

A server environment refers to the hardware, software, and network configurations that collectively form the backbone of a server's infrastructure. This infrastructure is responsible for hosting and managing applications, websites, and other digital services.

Think of a server environment like a restaurant's kitchen. Just as a kitchen is equipped with various appliances, utensils, and ingredients essential for preparing and serving dishes, a server environment consists of the necessary components to run and manage digital services.

A server environment is the combination of hardware, software, and network configurations that work together to host and manage digital services.

Server Environment

A staging environment (stage) is a nearly exact replica of a production environment for software testing. Staging environments are made to test codes, builds, and updates to ensure quality under a production-like environment before application deployment.

A staging environment is like a dress rehearsal for a play or a performance.

To prepare for the show's debut on Broadway, the actors needed to practice individually to learn their lines, rehearse, and then ultimately perform before an audience.

Early on in the prep for the show, after each actor is cast, they begin to develop their individual performances, their lines, the beats of the music, and the staging they can expect. This is where they define what they personally bring to the role.

Each performer will refine and problem-solve their entire performance before it moves on to the next phase of development. The goal is to identify and resolve any issues or problems before the final performance or release.

A staging environment is a testing sandbox, or a close replica of a live production environment, where developers can freely test their code.

Staging Environment

User Experience (UX) refers to the overall experience a user has when interacting with a product, website, or application, focusing on aspects such as usability, accessibility, and overall satisfaction.

Imagine visiting a theme park. If the park is well-designed, easy to navigate, and enjoyable, you'll have a great experience and want to visit again. This is similar to UX design in that a well-designed product or website provides users with a positive experience, encouraging them to return and recommend it to others.

User Experience (UX) is all about creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for users when they interact with a product or website.

Development Environment

Elementor (Wordpress)

Elevator Pitch

End to End Testing

External API

Local Environment

Production Environment

Search Engine Optimization

Server Environment

Staging Environment

User Experience (UX)

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