Coding Basics Flashcard

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What does it mean to "initialize" a variable in programming?

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To set the initial value of the variable

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What does it mean to "iterate" in a program?

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To repeat a process or action multiple times

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What is a "condition" in programming?

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A statement that evaluates to true or false

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What is a "boolean" data type?

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A data type that can be either true or false

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What is an "array" in programming?

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A collection of values or variables stored together

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What is an "object" in programming?

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A collection of properties and methods

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What is a "string" in programming?

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A sequence of characters (letters, numbers, symbols)

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What is a "for loop"?

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A type of loop used to repeat a block of code a specific number of times

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What is an "if" conditional statement used for?

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To check if a condition is true or false and execute code accordingly

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What is a "flowchart"?

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A diagram that shows the steps of a process or algorithm.