2.7 Computer Programming

Web Developer

A computer programmer who makes websites and web applications.

Application Developer

A computer programmer who writes software for end users.

JavaScript

A programming language that is used to add interactivity to websites.

VBA

A programming language used for creating macros in Microsoft Office products.

Object-Oriented Programming

A programming technique where real-world objects are modeled into computer code.

Macro

A user-defined program that can be used to automate repetitive tasks.

Programming Language

A way to give specific, line-by-line instructions to a computer to tell it what to do. Common programming languages include Java, C#, and C++.

Encapsulation

An object-oriented programming principle that restricts outside access to values in a class.

CSS

Cascading Style Sheets. A computer language that is used to give websites visual style.

Pseudocode

Line-by-line instructions written in regular language. Pseudocode is sometimes used by developers to plot how a program should work before they begin coding.

Artificial Intelligence

The development of computers to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.

Computer Science

The study of computer use and principles.