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Vocab terms
Vocabulary terms for CS
Term | Definition |
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Float | Variable type that can store fractional numbers (or decimal numbers) in a 4 byte variable |
Void | Declares that method does not need to return a type |
Public | Method/variable can be accessed by anything, and does not require an accessor or mutator to change or use it. |
Java | One of the OOP/High-Level Programming languages |
Arrays | Block of objects/variables that hold stuff |
Loop | Tells the statements within the loop to repeat until unavailable to do |
While | Command type saying if the requirements are true, continue until requirement is untrue |
Branch | A command type saying that if something fits a requirement, do it |
DC | Computer’s power; How much the CPU can process |
Compiler | Computer’s power; How much the CPU can process |
Variable | An object that holds something else, such as a number |
Int | A “real” number; Cannot include decimal values |
IC | Integrated Circuit, used before the Chip was invented |
System Outprint | Results of the processing of the computer; what shows on the screen |
Static | Does not require a variable type in the method |
Main | Method is the main method, which is what the program actually runs |
Method | Holds statements for use inside of a main |
String | A variable type that holds characters instead of numbers |
Declare | Declares a class/method/variable for use or reference |
JVM | Java Virtual Machine; Runs bytecode made by the compiler |
Command | Tells the CPU what to do |
IT | Assists with any technological problems |