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A

Address Bar Basic
The area at the top of your browser where website addresses (URLs) are displayed and entered.
It shows text like "https://www.allisone.co.jp/".
💡 Example Usage
"Type 'allisone.co.jp' in the address bar and press Enter"
Related: URL, Browser
API Technical
Application Programming Interface
A mechanism that allows applications to exchange information with each other.
In Reading Forest, the frontend (screen) and backend (server) communicate through APIs.
💡 Usage in Beta Testing
"There's a bug in the feedback submission API" → There's a problem with the feedback sending mechanism

B

Beta Test Beta Test
A testing phase where real users try the product before official release to find bugs and areas for improvement.
Participants are called beta testers.
💡 Reading Forest Beta Test
You can use all features free for one year, and receive Amazon gift cards based on your contribution score.
Browser Basic
Web Browser
Software for viewing websites.
Examples include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Firefox.
💡 Example Usage
"Please clear the cache in your browser"
Related: Cache, Address Bar
Bug Basic
A defect or error in a program.
The term originated from early computing when an actual insect caused a malfunction.
💡 Bug Report Examples
"Nothing shows when I click the search button"
"The screen goes white after logging in"
Related: Debug, Feedback

C

Cache Important
A mechanism where your browser saves data from pages you've visited.
This allows faster loading on subsequent visits, but updates may not appear if old data remains.
💡 Important for Beta Testing
If the site has been updated but you don't see changes, you need to clear the cache.
See Cache Clear Guide for details.
Related: Hard Reload, Cookie
Contribution Score Beta Test
Points that quantify a beta tester's feedback activity.
Bug reports (10 pts), improvement suggestions (7 pts), experience reports (5 pts), questions (2 pts), etc.
Top 5-10 contributors receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
⚠️ Important Note
Only feedback after registration counts. Posts before registration don't earn points.
Related: Feedback
Cookie Technical
A small data file that websites store in your browser.
Used to maintain login status and save user settings.
💡 Example Usage
"Deleting cookies will log you out"
Uncheck Cookies when clearing cache to stay logged in.
Related: Cache, Session

D

Debug Technical
The process of finding and fixing bugs (defects) in a program.
In beta testing, debugging progresses as testers report bugs.
💡 Example Usage
A bug report like "The login button doesn't respond" helps developers debug and fix the issue.

F

Feedback Beta Test
Opinions, impressions, and improvement suggestions about the service.
In beta testing, this includes bug reports, improvement suggestions, experience reports, and questions.
📝 Types of Feedback
  • Bug Report (10 pts): Reporting defects
  • Improvement Suggestion (7 pts): Ideas for new features or improvements
  • Experience Report (5 pts): Your impressions of using the service
  • Question (2 pts): Questions about usage
Related: Contribution Score, Feedback Board

H

Hard Reload Important
Force Refresh / Super Reload
A reload that ignores the cache and forcibly retrieves the latest files from the server.
Unlike a normal reload (F5), this ensures you see the latest version.
💡 Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows: Ctrl + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5
Mac: Command + Shift + R (Safari: Command + Option + R)
See Cache Clear Guide for details.
Related: Cache

I

Incognito Mode Useful
Private Browsing
A browsing mode that doesn't save history or cache.
Called "Incognito Mode" in Chrome and "Private Browsing" in Safari.
💡 Usage in Beta Testing
You can check the latest version without cache interference.
Windows: Ctrl + Shift + N / Mac: Command + Shift + N
Related: Cache

N

Nickname Beta Test
A public name you set when registering as a beta tester.
We recommend using an anonymous nickname rather than your real name (2-50 characters).
⚠️ Note
Since feedback is public, please don't use your real name to protect your privacy.

O

One-Time Password (OTP) Security
A password that can only be used once.
Sent via email or SMS and used for login or identity verification.

R

Referrer Technical
Information indicating which page the user came from.
Used as a security measure to verify that access is coming from the correct page.
💡 Usage in Beta Testing
"We use referrer checking to block unauthorized access"
→ A mechanism that only accepts feedback submissions from Reading Forest pages

S

Session Technical
The connection state from when a user logs in until they log out.
Closing your browser may end the session and log you out.

T

Trigger Technical
In databases, a process that automatically executes when specific operations (insert, update, delete) occur.
In Reading Forest, a trigger automatically calculates contribution scores when feedback is posted.
💡 Usage in Beta Testing
"When you post feedback, a trigger automatically adds to your score"

U

URL Basic
Uniform Resource Locator
Like an address for a website.
Displayed in a format like "https://www.allisone.co.jp/tools/rf/".
💡 URL Structure
https:// → Protocol (secure)
www.allisone.co.jp → Domain name (site address)
/tools/rf/ → Path (page location)
Related: Address Bar