Programming Concepts Flashcards

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Algorithm

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A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem.

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Bug

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An error or flaw in a computer program that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result.

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Code

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A set of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can execute.

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Debugging

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The process of finding and fixing errors or bugs in a computer program.

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Loop

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A sequence of instructions that is repeated until a certain condition is met.

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Variable

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A storage location in a program that can hold a value which may change during the execution of the program.

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Function

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A named section of a program that performs a specific task and can be reused in the program.

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Condition

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A statement that is used to make decisions in a program by checking if it is true or false.

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Input

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Information or data that is entered into a computer system for processing.

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Output

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Information or data that is produced by a computer system after processing.