Coding Vocab Flashcard

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What is an algorithm?

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A series of instructions to complete a task.

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What is code?

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The instructions in a computer program.

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Debugging

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Finding and fixing problems in code

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Syntax:

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Arrangements of words and phrases in a computer language.

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A "string" in code refers to...

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information stored as text.

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A keyboard is an input device.

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True

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Something that _________ be true in order for ____________ to ___________.

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must be true in order for something to happen

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Variable:

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Containers that hold information that change during program execution.

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What is a function?

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A block of organised and reusable code that performs an action.