Unit 1: Introduction to Coding

command

The first element of code usually one word

loop

a control structure for specifying repetition

algorithm

a list of steps to complete a task.

nesting loop

a loop within a loop

function

a section of code that can be programmed to perform a specific task

program

a set of instructions given to a computer

sequence

a set of steps that follow one another in order.

decomposition

breaking a problem into smaller parts.

control structure

helps you to make sure your code is clear and easier for others to follow

statement

includes all other parts of a command

high-level code

is more beneficial for the user, it does take more time for the computer to understand it, which slows down the return of output, allows for more creativity and its language makes it easier to detect problems within the code.

runtime error

occur when a program with no syntax errors asks the computer to do something the computer is unable to do.

logic error

occurs when there is a design flaw in your program.

code

program written in a specific language

debugging

removing errors in the code that cause it to behave unexpectedly or not run at all.

repetition

repeats a piece of code multiple times in a row

syntax error

represent errors in the grammar of the programming language.

define

step 1 programming process

compiling

taking the entire program and converting it into binary code, which it then stored in a file.

design

taking the time to create a plan of action

binary code

the language that computers use to communicate; it is how they send, receive, and store information.

sequential

this is the structure the compiler or interpreter will automatically follow.

interpreting

using the code itself to perform actions, it does not need to be converted into binary code.

test

where you make sure your code delivers the expected outcome and that there are no syntax or run-time errors

low-level code

written in language that is extremely close to machine language. It is as close to binary code as you can get, without using ones and zeros.