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J277 2.2.1
Programming Fundamentals
Term | Definition |
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Iteration | A programming construct in which a group of statements is executed repeatedly |
Sequence | A programming construct where a set of instructions is executed in order |
Selection | A programming construct in which a choice or decision is made |
Variable | A value stored in memory that can change while a program runs |
Constant | A value stored in memory that cannot change while a program runs |
Syntax | The rules of a coding language; the way it is set out and written |
Assignment | The process of setting the value of a variable |
Comparison operator | Operators for comparing two values like ==,>,<,<=,>= |
Arithmetic operator | Operators for mathematical operations like +,–,*,/,MOD,DIV |
Assignment operator | Used to assign a value to a variable using a single = symbol |
Boolean operator | Operators for logical operations like AND,OR,NOT |
Operator | Part of the instruction that tells the CPU what to do |
Count controlled loop | A type of loop that repeats a set number of times e.g. a for loop |
Condition controlled loop | A type of loop that repeats when a certain condition is met e.g. a while loop |