AP CSP Unit 3 Vocab

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logic error

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An error in the program that makes the output incorrect, however the code itself is able to run.

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syntax error

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A mistake in the code that prevents it from running.

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run-time error

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Errors that happen while the code is running.

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overflow error

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A value that is too big for the allotted storage space.

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String

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A sequence of characters enclosed in quotes.

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Substring

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Part of a string.

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string concatenation

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Combining strings together.

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application program interface (API)

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A set of rules/protocols that let different software applications communicate, acting as a middleman exchanging data.

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data abstraction

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A separation between the abstract properties of a data type and the concrete details of its representation.

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procedural abstraction

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Using a procedure (like a function or method) to hide the complex details of a sequence of instructions, allowing focus on what the procedure does rather than how it does it.