Computer Science Fundamental Vocabulary

until

A command that tells you to do something only up to the point that something becomes true.

while loop

A loop that continues to repeat while a condition is true.

condition

A statement that a program checks to see if it is true or false. If true, an action is taken. Otherwise, the action is ignored.

binary

A way of representing information using only two options

event

An action that causes something to happen.

program

An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine.

bug

An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected.

command

An instruction for the computer. Many commands put together make up algorithms and computer programs.

frustrated

Feeling annoyed or angry because something is not the way you want it.

digital citizen

Someone who acts safely, responsibly, and respectfully online.

conditionals

Statements that only run under certain conditions.

loop

The action of doing something over and over again.

programming

The art of creating a program.

binary alphabet

The two options used in your binary code.

persistence

Trying again and again, even when something is very hard.

algorithm

a list of steps to finish a task

debugging

finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program

repeat

to do something again