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algorithm
a sequence of instructions for carrying out a task
a word problem in math
rules for how to complete a task
another word for a language
a specific set of rules, syntax, and structure used to create a computer program.
function
script
program
language
variable
a named unit of data that is assigned a value. example: x=1
something that changes
another word for a conditional.
any number that is contained in a program
a script that repeats itself unless or until it is told to stop, either with a conditional or by limiting the number of times it is repeated.
loop
logic
conditional
function
code, or program
a rule about the output of a computer, based on logic.
an encryption process to make your files safe.
a set of instructions designed for a computer to execute
a person who communicates with computers.
the thought processes involved in formulating a problem and expressing its solution(s)
logical thinking
computational thinking
critical thinking
creative thinking
compiler
a program, developed by Ada Lovelace, that converts script in a programming language into machine (binary) language
a type of program, developed by Bill Gates, that allows people to interact with a computer
a program that is the basis for most world-building software in the videogame industry.
a program, developed by Grace Hopper, that converts script in a programming language into machine (binary) language
Decomposing
a small problem in a computer program causes everything else to stop working; like rotting.
a big problem or idea is broken down into smaller problems. Literally, the opposite of composing.
accidentally deleting part of your program, so that it no longer works.
program that helps you to understand how music made by famous composers works.
Observing recurrences and trends in data
pattern recognition
trendsetting
pattern forming
trend recognition
a routine or procedure carried out within a program
logic
variable
command
function
manipulates (changes) the value of a variable. For example, if x is 4, subtracting 2 changes the value of x.
operator
function
variable
conditional
removing errors from code
expunge
disinfect
debug
slaughter
also called an if-then statement because if a rule is met then an action occurs.
conditional
circumstance
constraint
control
Boolean
a data type that can only have numbers for values
a data type that can have only one of two values: true or false
a data type that can only have the value of a series of characters
a data type that can only have the value of a single character
a single line of code
script
statement
function
command
