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Unit 3 Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Bug Part of a program that does not work correctly
Debugging Finding and fixing problems in your algorithm or program.
Program An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine.
Parameter An extra piece of information passed to a function to customize it for a specific need
Variable A placeholder for a piece of information that can change.
Property Attributes that describe an object's characteristics
Sprite A graphic character on the screen with properties that describe its location, movement, and look.
Boolean Expression In programming, an expression that evaluates to TRUE or FALSE
If-Statement The common programming structure that implements "conditional statements"
Boolean A single value of either TRUE or FALSE
Conditionals Statements that only run under certain conditions
Expression Any valid unit of code that resolves to a value
Dot notation The way that sprites' properties are used in Game Lab, by connecting the sprite and property with a dot
Condition Something a program checks to see whether it is true before deciding to take an action
Abstraction A simplified representation of something more complex. Abstractions allow you to hide details to help you manage complexity, focus on relevant concepts, and reason about problems at a higher level
Function A named bit of programming instructions
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