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JAD

Joint application development.

Jaggies

See aliasing.

Jargon

The technical language of a group or occupation.

Java

A programming language that allows programs to run similarly on any supported hardware/operating-system platform.

Javascript

A scripting language used primarily to develop dynamic web sites, including effects like mouseovers.

JAWS

A software program that reads the content of a computer screen using a synthetic voice.

Job aids

Self-explanatory, self-instructional teaching devices.

Job analysis

See requirements analysis.

Job description

A document that describes the contributions, duties, outcomes, responsibilities, and reporting relationships of a specific job.

Joint application development (JAD)

A development methodology that involves the client or end user in the design and development of an application, through a succession of collaborative workshops called JAD sessions. See also project management methodologies.

Journal blog

A blog in the form of a personal diary or journal. See also blog types.

JPG

(Pronounced “J-peg”) Joint photographic experts group file format. See also bitmap graphics file formats.

Jump page ad

A pop-up window or animation page that directs the Internet user to a product or service.

Justified

Text aligned on both the left and right margins. Also called fully justified. See also alignment styles.

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