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Basic Vocabulary
Learn about the steps of a computer!
Term | Definition |
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Algorithm | A set of instructions or rules designed to solve a definite problem |
Program | an organized collection of instructions, which when executed preform a specific task or function |
Code | A written set of instructions, written using a particular language |
Operator | A term used to denote the object which can manipulate different operands. In the expressions ' A+F-Q', '+' and '-' are operators. Examples of different operators are + (addition), -- (decrement) , = ( equals), |
American standard Code for Information Interexchange | (ASCII) is a standard that assigns letters, numbers, and other characters different slots, available in the 8-bit code |
Bug | A general term used to denote an unexpected error or defect in hardware or software, which causes it to malfunction. |
Variable | A location that stores temporary data within a program which can be modified, stores and display whenever need. |
Conditionals | are features of programming language, which help the code make a choice and result in TRUE or FALSE. |
Arrays | are list of groups of similar types of data values that are grouped |
A Loop | Is a sequence of instructions that repeat the same process over and over until a condition is met and it receives the order to stop. |
Null | Defines lack of any value whatsoever |
Syntax | Programing languages have their own set of rules on how statements are conveyed. |