SSG
/ˌɛs-ɛs-ˈdʒiː/
n. “Pre-build your pages so they’re ready before the user arrives.”
SSG, short for Static Site Generation, is a web development approach where HTML pages are generated at build time rather than on each user request. Instead of dynamically rendering pages on the server or in the browser, the site’s content is compiled ahead of time into static files, which can be served quickly by a CDN or web server.
Key benefits of SSG include:
SPA
/ˌɛs-piː-ˈeɪ/
n. “A web app that loads once and lives in the browser.”
SPA, short for Single-Page Application, is a type of web application or website that dynamically updates a single HTML page as the user interacts with it, rather than loading entirely new pages from the server for each action. This approach delivers faster navigation, smoother user experiences, and more app-like behavior in the browser.
Key characteristics of an SPA include:
LAMP
/læmp/
n. “The classic web stack that lights up the internet.”
LAMP is an acronym for a widely used web development stack consisting of Linux (operating system), Apache (web server), MySQL (database), and PHP (programming language). Sometimes, variants substitute Perl or Python for PHP, but the core concept remains the same: a complete environment for developing and deploying dynamic websites and applications.
Each component of LAMP serves a specific role:
Apache
/ˈæp-tʃi/
n. “The web server that started the modern web.”
Apache, formally known as the Apache HTTP Server, is a free, open-source web server software that serves web content over the HTTP and HTTPS protocols. It has been one of the most popular web servers since the mid-1990s and is widely deployed for hosting websites, web applications, and APIs.
Meet
/ˈɡoʊ-ɡəl miːt/
n. “Conversations without borders.”
Google Meet, often shortened to Meet, is Google’s web-based and mobile video conferencing platform. It allows users to host, join, and manage virtual meetings in real-time, integrating seamlessly with Calendar, Gmail, and Drive for a fully connected collaboration experience.
Calendar
/ˈɡoʊ-ɡəl ˈkæl-ən-dər/
n. “Time, organized at Google scale.”
Google Calendar, often referred to simply as Calendar, is a web-based and mobile application that helps users schedule, track, and coordinate events, meetings, and reminders. It integrates deeply into the Google ecosystem, including Gmail, Drive, and Apps Script, allowing seamless automation and event creation directly from emails or shared documents.
Gmail
/ˈdʒiː-meɪl/
n. “Mail for the modern mind, in the cloud and on demand.”
Gmail is Google’s cloud-based email service, designed to provide fast, reliable, and accessible communication across devices. Since its launch in 2004, it has become a cornerstone of personal and professional email, integrating seamlessly with Google Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Apps Script for workflow automation.
Forms
/fɔːrmz/
n. “Questions made tangible, answers made trackable.”
Forms, as in Google Forms, is an online application designed to create surveys, quizzes, polls, and questionnaires that can collect, organize, and analyze responses in real time. It provides a simple interface to design forms with multiple question types, from short text answers and multiple choice to scales and file uploads.
Maps
/mæps/
n. “Where the world fits in your palm.”
Maps, as in Google Maps, is a web-based mapping service that combines geographic data, satellite imagery, street-level views, and real-time traffic information into a single interactive experience. It allows users to navigate, explore, and understand spatial relationships across cities, countries, and even remote locations.
Drawings
/ˈdrɔː.ɪŋz/
n. “Lines, shapes, and ideas made digital.”
Drawings, often referred to as Google Drawings, is a lightweight, web-based diagramming and vector graphics tool within the Google Workspace ecosystem. It allows users to create diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, and illustrations collaboratively in real time, without the friction of installing dedicated software.