SCST1133 · Topic 02

Digital Tools Glossary

Search the essential terminology used throughout the Topic 02 learning pathway.

02Digital Tools
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Key terms in one place

Use the glossary to distinguish similar GitHub, design, publishing and presentation concepts.

TermMeaning in Topic 02
RepositoryA project space containing files and their recorded history.
CommitA recorded snapshot of a focused set of changes.
BranchA separate line of work within a repository.
CloneA local copy of a remote repository.
ForkAn independent repository copy under another account.
Pull requestA request to review and merge changes.
MergeThe act of combining approved changes.
READMEThe main document explaining a project.
MarkdownLightweight syntax for structured documentation.
GitHub PagesStatic website hosting from a GitHub repository.
FrameA Figma container representing a screen or interface region.
ComponentA reusable interface element in Figma.
Auto LayoutFigma behaviour that controls responsive spacing and alignment.
PrototypeLinked screens used to demonstrate an interaction.
PromptInstructions and constraints supplied to a generative tool.
IterationA revised version produced after evaluation and feedback.
StoryboardA planned sequence of scenes for a video.
Access tokenA sensitive credential that must never be published.