Coding 300: JavaScript/Python Vocab

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Symbols used to document code for clarity.

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Comments

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Command to move Actor up and forward one block

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highJump();

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In JavaScript, single-line comments start with:

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Two Forward Slashes (//)

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A loop that repeats forever until the program stops

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Infinite Loop

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Set of rules governing language structure and code formatting.

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Syntax

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A text-based programming language used in web, game, and scientific development. Example: turn_right()

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Python

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Executes code a set number of times, useful for counting or repeating actions.

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"For" Loop

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In Python, single-line comments start with:

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Pound Sign (#)

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Text-based programming language used in web dev. Example: turnRight();

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JavaScript

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Command to move Actor over a one-block gap

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longJump();