PLTW CSE L1 Vocab P1/2

is what the user interacts with on the device.

• block-based programming language

• User Story

• iteration

• user interface

A means to create computer programs by manipulating elements graphically rather than using text. Also called visual programming language.

• block-based programming language

• User Story

• iteration

• user interface

Each of the app features is a user story. User stories are the individual items that make up the whole solution or app

• block-based programming language

• User Story

• iteration

• user interface

A process of repeating a set of instructions a specified number of times or until a condition is met, such as in a repetition of a process or a newer version of development

• block-based programming language

• User Story

• iteration

• user interface

The science of creating artifacts and solving problems using the power of a computer.

• user-centered

• code

• input

• computer science

Information or signals entered into a computer system (ex: buttons or touch screens).

• user-centered

• computer science

• input

• code

A term that indicates the primary focus is upon the user.

• user-centered

• code

• input

• computer science

manages complexity in a program; "hides" details so programmer can focus on higher-level considerations and not the rules of how programs work

• input

• event handler

• abstraction

• code

A set of program instructions

• abstraction

• code

• user-centered

• iteration

a control block that looks for inputs or events to know when to perform a specific action.

• code

• abstraction

• event handler

• input