A language used to write instructions a computer can execute. Examples include Python, JavaScript, and Java.

A collection of reusable code that programmers can access to perform tasks without writing everything from scratch.

An instruction that makes code from a module or library available to a program.

A program commonly used to automate tasks or control actions within another environment, such as a website or operating system.

The rules for writing valid statements in a programming language.

A clear, ordered set of steps used to solve a problem or complete a task.

Executing instructions in a specific order, one after another.

Choosing which instructions to execute based on a condition, often using if and else statements.

Repeating instructions using a loop, such as a for or while loop.

An expression that evaluates to either True or False, such as score >= 70.

A named storage location for a value that a program can use or change.

A named, reusable block of code that performs a task and may return a result.

A named input in a function or procedure definition that receives a value when the code is called.

An actual value supplied when calling a function or procedure.

An instruction that runs a function, supplying arguments when needed.

Procedural Abstraction

Giving a task a name through a function or procedure so programmers can use it without managing its internal steps each time.

Using existing code again, such as calling the same function in several places in a program.

How easily someone can read and understand code, supported by clear formatting, organization, and names.

Self-Documenting Code

Code written so its purpose is clear through descriptive names and straightforward structure. Following a naming convention, or consistent naming rule, supports this goal.

Explanatory text in source code that is not executed and helps readers understand the program’s purpose or reasoning.

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Building Blocks, Principles, and Code within Programming Language

Term	Definition
Programming Language	A language used to write instructions a computer can execute. Examples include Python, JavaScript, and Java.
Code Library	A collection of reusable code that programmers can access to perform tasks without writing everything from scratch.
Import Statement	An instruction that makes code from a module or library available to a program.
Script	A program commonly used to automate tasks or control actions within another environment, such as a website or operating system.
Syntax	The rules for writing valid statements in a programming language.
Algorithm	A clear, ordered set of steps used to solve a problem or complete a task.
Sequence	Executing instructions in a specific order, one after another.
Selection	Choosing which instructions to execute based on a condition, often using if and else statements.
Iteration	Repeating instructions using a loop, such as a for or while loop.
Boolean Expression	An expression that evaluates to either True or False, such as score >= 70.
Variable	A named storage location for a value that a program can use or change.
Function	A named, reusable block of code that performs a task and may return a result.
Parameter	A named input in a function or procedure definition that receives a value when the code is called.
Argument	An actual value supplied when calling a function or procedure.
Function Call	An instruction that runs a function, supplying arguments when needed.
Procedural Abstraction	Giving a task a name through a function or procedure so programmers can use it without managing its internal steps each time.
Code Reuse	Using existing code again, such as calling the same function in several places in a program.
Readability	How easily someone can read and understand code, supported by clear formatting, organization, and names.
Self-Documenting Code	Code written so its purpose is clear through descriptive names and straightforward structure. Following a naming convention, or consistent naming rule, supports this goal.
Comment	Explanatory text in source code that is not executed and helps readers understand the program’s purpose or reasoning.

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