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Terminology
“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.”
—LEWIS CARROLLTHROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Topics Covered in This Chapter
Why This Terminology Is Important
The terms in this chapter are important for you to understand before you embark upon learning the design process. Indeed, there are other terms that you’ll need to learn, and I’ll cover them as you work through the process. There’s also a glossary in the back of the book that ...
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