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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |