Glossary
This glossary (or controlled vocabulary) captures the preferred and non-preferred terms we use when working on the GOV.UK platform.
It covers terminology in the:
- backend information layer — for example, content type or attribute
- frontend presentation layer — for example, template or component
The benefits of having a shared vocabulary are that it:
- creates collective understanding and consistency
- reduces ambiguity and miscommunication
- improves collaboration across teams
- supports onboarding for new team members
- keeps systems coherent as they grow