Gamming Lesson 2
Syntax
: The rules of the structure, symbols, and words that make up a programming language.
Flowchart
A graphical diagrams that show the steps or decision process contained in an algorithm. It includes different symbols to represent the purpose or process of a particular step.
Programmer
A person who writes instructions as a series of statements using the code and syntax of a programming language.
computer
A programmable machine that can receive, process, store, and display information.
Sequential
A programming structure that directs the computer to follow a list of instructions in order, one by one, from top to bottom.
Selection
A programming structure that directs the computer to make a choice between alternative conditions. This includes the if/else statement
Repetition
A programming structure that directs the computer to repeat a set of instructions, called a loop, until some condition is met. This includes the while, do/while and for statements. Also referred to as iteration structure or looping structure.
Algorithm
A set of step-by-step instructions that must be executed in order to solve a problem or perform a task.
Logic Error
An error that causes the program to produce unexpected results. It can be difficult to identify because the program will run, but does not behave as expected.
Syntax Error
An error that is found by the compiler of the computer because it does not understand or recognize the code as typed. It will not allow the program to run.
Runtime Error
An error that occurs when the program is running and causes to program to stop. It generally means a piece of code cannot be loaded or contains an error.
Logic Statement
Specific code in which the flow of the program is controlled by a combination of IF, THEN/ELSE
Pseudocode
The details of an algorithm's steps written in plain text using short phrases. It is used to review the project outline before writing in programming code.
computer science
The study of the design and function of computers, including both hardware and software
Debug
To locate and correct errors in a computer program through testing.
