Glossary of Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Markup | The XMLUI markup is the language used to define the structure and layout of an application. |
| Scripting language | The scripting language of XMLUI is a lightweight subset of JavaScript used to implement specific UI logic. |
| Component | A component is a fundamental building block of the XMLUI system, represented by a tag in the markup. |
| Component ID | A component ID is an optional identifier defined using the id markup attribute. It allows you to access the component's exposed properties and methods directly. |
| Property | An XMLUI component property defines a component's appearance, behavior, or functionality. |
| Template property | A template property in XMLUI is a component property whose value is a component definition. You can declare its value using the <property> helper tag. |
| Inline Expression | An inline expression is a dynamically evaluated snippet of code that can be used in properties (markup attributes) or text elements. It is wrapped in curly braces ({ and }). |
| String interpolation | This mechanism allows you to mix multiple literal string segments with inline expressions in attributes and text elements. |
| Event handler | An event handler in XMLUI responds to user or system events. You can change the component's default behavior by declaring an event handler. |
| Variable | XMLUI variables store state like programming language variables, but they are reactive and automatically update when their dependencies change. |
| Code-behind file | This optional file is associated with an XMLUI component that contains scripting logic separate from the markup. |
| Exposed Properties and Methods | A component may have exposed methods and properties that allow you to query its state or initiate actions. |
| Component Binding | Component binding in XMLUI allows components to interact by using properties with inline scripting expressions. |
| Context value | A context value is an internal, read-only property associated with a specific component context, which is usually a template property or an event handler. |
| Data Binding | This mechanism fetches data from backend API endpoints and makes it available to components. In most cases, you only need to provide a URL, and the framework handles the rest, ensuring the data is readily accessible. |
| Data Change Detection | XMLUI automatically tracks data changes and refreshes affected parts of the UI. |
| Reusable Components | The framework allows declaring reusable components using XMLUI markup and scripts, without requiring JavaScript. These components can be used within the application or shared as third-party components. |
| Theme | An XMLUI theme is a coherent set of application-wide and component-specific style settings that define the overall visual appearance of an app. |
| Theme variable | A theme variable is a single setting within a theme definition. Changing the value of a theme variable causes all components that use it to automatically refresh their UI. |
| Resources | Resources in XMLUI are external assets, such as icons, images, fonts, and more, that can be defined and referenced within the application, typically through a URL. |
| Layout Property | Layout properties define specific visual traits of a component, such as text color, padding, shadows, font style, border rounding, and more. |