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Term | Definition |
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Programming | an action or process of writing computer programs |
Program | set of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer |
Block based programming | dragging "block" or graphics of instruction |
Text based programming | input and output are based on text rather than graphics |
Execute | The process by which a computer or a visual machine performs the instruction of a computer program |
Efficient | achieving the best result with the least amount of coding possible |
Iteration | set of instructions is repeated a specified number of times or until a condition is met |
For loop | loop used to repeat a specific block of code a known number of times |
Infinite loop | a loop where the computer will cycle through a set of commands forever |
Bug | error in a computer program |
Plugged | activities that require electronic devices |
Unplugged | activities that do not require electronic devices |
Code | convert ordinary language into a symbolic language |
Decode | convert from the code to the original language |
Debug | find and fix mistakes in a computer program |
Flowchart | a representation of the steps to be taken in a program |
Algorithm | a combination of steps to solve a problem |