TechnologySeptember 4, 2026

wireframe

WY-er-freym

Definition

A skeletal, visual representation or blueprint of a website or software interface that outlines its structural layout and functionality.

Etymology

The term is a compound of 'wire' and 'frame,' originating in the mid-20th century to describe early computer graphics that used lines to represent the 3D structure of an object.

In the news

The article mentions wireframes as a type of input that AI agents can ingest to understand product requirements and automatically generate software test scenarios.

Software that can check its own quality

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