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Artificial intelligence #

Machine learning

Methods allowing a system to improve predictions or decisions from data rather than entirely hand-written rules.

Also searched as : apprentissage automatique ml
Project, product and business #

Magento

Open-source e-commerce platform whose commercial offering is now integrated into Adobe Commerce.

Also searched as : adobe commerce ecommerce
Marketing and acquisition #

Marketing automation

Automation of marketing communications and actions according to triggers, segments or journey stages.

Also searched as : automatisation marketing
Artificial intelligence #

MCP

Model Context Protocol: open protocol allowing applications to expose tools and resources in a structured way to compatible AI systems.

Also searched as : model context protocol
Design, UX and accessibility #

Media query

CSS rule applying styles according to media characteristics such as width, orientation or user preferences.

Also searched as : responsive css
SEO, search and visibility #

Meta description

HTML summary of a page that search engines may use as a result snippet, without guaranteeing exact reuse.

Also searched as : snippet description
SEO, search and visibility #

Meta robots

HTML tag providing compatible crawlers with indexing or presentation rules such as noindex or max-snippet.

Also searched as : robots meta tag
Content and communication #

Metadata

Information describing a resource, such as title, language, author, format or indexing rules.

Also searched as : métadonnées
Content and communication #

Microcopy

Very short interface text such as buttons, help, errors or confirmations guiding users at the right moment.

Also searched as : microcontenu ux writing
Development and code #

Middleware

Intermediate software layer processing a request or connecting components before the final function is reached.

Also searched as : intergiciel
Project, product and business #

Migration

Organized transfer of a website, data, domain or infrastructure to a new solution.

Also searched as : site migration refonte
Web fundamentals #

MIME type

Identifier for a resource format transmitted notably through HTTP, such as text/html, image/webp or application/json.

Also searched as : media type content type
Design, UX and accessibility #

Mobile-first

Design approach starting with small-screen constraints and needs before enhancing the experience on larger screens.

Also searched as : design responsive mobile
SEO, search and visibility #

Mobile-first indexing

Indexing approach in which Google primarily uses the mobile version of content to understand and rank a page.

Also searched as : google mobile indexing
Design, UX and accessibility #

Mockup

Relatively detailed visual model showing the intended appearance of an interface before final development.

Also searched as : maquette ui
SEO, search and visibility #

Multilingual SEO

Technical and editorial organization of language versions so each audience finds appropriate, correctly linked content.

Also searched as : seo multilingue hreflang
Artificial intelligence #

Multimodal model

AI model able to process or produce several data types such as text, images, audio or video.

Also searched as : multimodal model
Project, product and business #

MVP

Minimum Viable Product: first version useful enough to test with real users and guide improvements.

Also searched as : produit minimum viable
Data and measurement #

MySQL

Relational database management system widely used by websites and Web applications.

Also searched as : sql database
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