RwG

Reads, Writes, and Gets

A framework used to categorize the different ways users and applications interact with website data.

• Reads: This refers to any action where information is retrieved or viewed from the website. Examples include browsing web pages, reading articles, or searching for products.
• Writes: This covers any action that involves modifying or creating new data on the website. Examples include posting a comment, photo uploading, or filling out a form.
• Gets: This generally represents actions that involve retrieving specific data or resources from the website, often through APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). These could include fetching product details, downloading files, or interacting with third-party services integrated into the website.

The RwG framework is helpful for various purposes:

• Understanding user behavior: Analyzing RwG patterns helps website owners gain insights into how users interact with their site, which content is most popular, and where users might encounter difficulties.
• Designing website architecture: RwG considerations are important when planning the technical structure of a website, ensuring it can handle the expected volume and types of user interactions efficiently.
• Security and access control: RwG distinctions are crucial for implementing appropriate security measures and access controls. Different authorization levels might be required for different types of actions (e.g., anyone can read a blog post, but only registered users can write comments).
• API design: When creating APIs for external applications to interact with the website, the RwG framework helps define the types of operations the API will support and the necessary authentication and authorization mechanisms.

• Abbreviation: RwG