AP CSP 5 - Algorithms

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algorithm

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a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

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sequencing

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putting commands in the correct order so computers can read the commands properly

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selection

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the point where decisions are made in an algorithm

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iteration

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Doing this in loops is to systematically move through each item in a set of data. Executing code for each item is an iteration of the code. Often, when creating a program, we need to try again and again. Then, even when it's working, we often improve on it and update it. The process of repetition and re-creating the project.

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flow charts

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A chart that helps to visualize algorithms

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boolean

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A data type that represents the value of True or False. In Python it must be capitalized True. In JavaScript and Java it's all lowercase true.

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De Morgan's Law

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NOT (A AND B) = NOT A OR NOT B So NOT A AND NOT B = NOT (A OR B)

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event

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An action that causes something to happen.

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variable

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A element used to represent a quantity that can change

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conditional

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an if-then statement