Common Technical Concepts to Know Flashcards
(8 cards)
Application Programming Interface (API)
Interface that allows systems to exchange data
Identify dependencies; ask who owns the API and how it’s documented.
Content Management System (CMS)
System for managing and publishing digital content
Know workflows (draft, approve, publish), permissions, and localization workflows.
Object-Oriented Development
Code structured into reusable components
Helps structure modular platforms and features.
Web-Based Application
Browser-run platform requiring internet/server connection
Used for kiosks, interactive signage, registration portals.
Show Control System
AV coordination software for timed lighting, media, effects
Familiarize with tools like QLab, Watchout, or custom-built systems
Commissioning
Final system validation prior to go-live
Use sign-off sheets, assign owners per subsystem, escalate issues early.
Integration
Connecting different software and hardware systems
Understand its importance in the context of event platforms and show control systems.
Hardware Integration
Combining physical tech components with software
Crucial for kiosks, interactive signage, and custom show control systems.