Programming Concepts Vocabulary

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The process of identifying a problem, discovering the options for solving it, and then choosing and implementing a solution.

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Problem Solving

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The ability to analyze facts, generate and organize ideas, defend opinions, make comparisons, draw inferences, evaluate arguments and solve problems through a logical, systematic approach.

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Critical Thinking

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A finite set of instructions that accomplish a task.

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Algorithm

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A problem-solving approach where the solution is conceptualized by breaking down a system into smaller, more manageable parts and solving each part individually.

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Top-Down Design

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A process that produces software with the highest quality and lowest cost in the shortest time possible.

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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Identify specifications and understand requirements to create a solution to a problem.

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Requirements Analysis

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Design an algorithm to solve the problem using appropriate documentation (UML diagrams and pseudocode).

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Planning/Design

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Write the code, with comments, to implement the algorithm.

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Implementation

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Test program for verification of errors and proper functionality.

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Testing

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Release the solution and provide updates when necessary.

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Release and Maintenance