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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
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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