Intro to Code Vocab

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What is a bug in a program?

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A part of a program that does not work correctly

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What does debugging involve?

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Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program

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What does persistence mean in computer science?

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Not giving up

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What is an algorithm?

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A list of steps to finish a task

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What is sequencing in programming?

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Putting commands in correct order so computers can read them

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What is a program?

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An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine

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What is a loop in programming?

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The action of doing something over and over again

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What is behavior in the context of a sprite?

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An action that a sprite performs continuously until it’s told to stop

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Modify

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To make partial or minor changes to something, typically so as to improve it

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What is a sprite?

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A graphic on the screen with a location, size, and appearance