Coding Vocabulary

An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected.

• bug

• debugging

• workplane

• code

Finding and fixing problems in your algorithm or program.

• debugging

• bug

• algorithm

• code

One or more commands or algorithm(s) designed to be carried out by a computer.

• code

• loop

• sprite

• event

The action of doing something over and over again.

• loop

• sprite

• event

• debugging

A program that tells the computer what to do. A list of steps used to finish a task.

• algorithm

• workplane

• code

• blockly

A drag and drop text-based programming language used to learn the basics of coding.

• blockly

• algorithm

• loop

• sprite

a computer graphic that may be moved on-screen.

• sprite

• event

• blockly

• loop

A term used by developers that means to improve the way your code is written while still making sure it performs the same action.

• refactor

• nested loop

• pattern matching

• bug

Finding similarities between things.

• pattern matching

• variable

• event

• command

Statements that run only under certain conditions or situations.

• conditionals

• nested loop

• command

• refactor