Programming Terminology

Programming Terminology

1. 1. Program

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   • Specific set of ordered operations for computers to perform
   • Contains sequence of instructions
   • Storage area accessible to the computer
   • Interactive or batch in terms of how they work and continuously run

2. 2. App

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   • Significant part of technology
   • Type of software that can be installled in any electronic device
   • Specific narrow function

3. 3. Mobile Operating System

   • https://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/mobile-operating-systems-mobile-os-explained.html
   • Software platform
     • Examples: Android, IOS, Windows
   • Works on mobile devices
   • Determines functions and features on your device
   • Determines what apps can be used on your device

4. 4. Programming / Coding

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   • Process of creating a software
     • Apps
     • Websites
     • Games
   • Manipulates data and indicates the computer how it should work

5. 5. Programming Language

   • https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/p/programming-language.htm
   • Computer language programmers
     • Scripts
     • Instructions
     • Machine language
     • Execute a script
   • Develop software programs
   • Each language has it's own syntax

6. 6. Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

   • https://www.codecademy.com/articles/what-is-an-ide
   • Enable programmers to
     • Different aspects
     • Writing a computer program
     • Increase productivity
       • Writing software into a single application

7. 7. Graphical User Interface (GUI)

   • https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/g/gui.htm
   • System
     • Interactive visual components
       • Computer software
     • Icons
       • Cursors
         • Buttons
     • Graphic elements
   • Objects with information
     • Actions by the user

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