DGT Vocab

A sequence of instructions that can be used to solve problems.

• Bug

• Algorithm

• Loop

• Coding

Giving computers or machines step-by-step commands to tell it what to do.

• Bug

• Algorithm

• Loop

• Coding

A set of instructions that repeats either a certain number of times, forever, or until something specific happens.

• Bug

• Debugging

• Loop

• Coding

Part of a programme that does not work.

• Bug

• Debugging

• Loop

• Decomposition

Identifying, preventing, and fixing unintended behaviour of a computer or program.

• Bug

• Debugging

• Loop

• Decomposition

In computer science, it is breaking down a complex problem into smaller parts that are easier to understand.

• Bug

• Debugging

• Loop

• Decomposition

A sequence of instructions (usually given a name) that can be reused throughout the programme.

• Conditional

• Debugging

• Function

• Decomposition

Instructions that depend on whether something is true or false.

• Conditional

• Debugging

• Function

• Java Script

A text-based programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within Web browsers.

• Conditional

• Debugging

• Programme

• Java Script

Refers to programming languages that use visual elements (like drag and drop blocks in Scratch) to create a sequence of instructions.

• Conditional

• Block Based

• Programme

• Java Script