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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bug | A flaw in a computer program that causes the program to produce an incorrect result or behavior. |
| Debug | To identify bugs or errors in computer hardware or programs and fix them. |
| Increment | To increase the value of a numeric variable by a set amount. |
| Live Programming | A programming environment where updates to a program during development automatically appear on the connected testing device. |
| Compiler | A program that translates instructions or code into a language that can be read and understood by a computer. |
| Compilation Errors | Issues in a program’s code. |
| Sprite | Graphic object that may be moved on-screen or otherwise manipulated. |
| Variable | A placeholder in a device’s memory that stores a value a program is using. |
| Data Type | The type of information stored in a variable. Common data types are Number, String, and Boolean. |
| Initialize | To assign a variable its initial, or first, value. |
| Trace Tablet | A chart used by programmers to keep track of the values of variables in their program. |
| Trace an Algorithm | The process of following the flow of an algorithm step-by-step |