Computer Science Terminology

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camelcase

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The writing of compound words by starting each word with a capital letter. Procedures and variables are named using camelCase, but the first word in the name is not capitalized.

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computer science

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The science of creating artifacts and solving problems using the help of a computer. Some of the areas of focus include software engineering, programming, data analysis, algorithms, graphics, and animation.

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computer scientist

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Scientists who apply their knowledge of computation to creating solutions using a computer system.

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emulator

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An emulator is hardware or software that enables one computer system (called the host) to behave like another computer system (called the guest).

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mobile applications

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A type of software application designed to run on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet computer.

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algorithm

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An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task.

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flowchart

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A diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow, or process, and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action.

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software

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Programs that run on a computer or other electronic device.