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