Programming Terminology

Programming Terminology

1. Program

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   • Order operations
   • Instructions
     • Perform them
   • Memory storage
   • Intractive

2. App

   • https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-an-app
   • a piece of software
   • specific function
   • various categories

3. Mobile Operating System

   • https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-mobile-operating-system-2373340
   • graphical display
     • run programs
       • friendly way
   • perform simultaneous tasks

4. Programming / Coding

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   • Translating
     • from a language for another
   • build
     • executable program

5. Programming language

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   • vocabulary
     • rules for instructing a computer
     • machine languages
     • assembly languages.
   • a unique set of keywords

6. Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

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   • software suite
   • development-related tools
   • minimize coding mistakes
   • source code
     • translates the source

7. Graphical User Interface (GUI)

   • https://www.omnisci.com/technical-glossary/graphical-user-interface
   • respond
     • inefficient usability
   • capability to intuitively operate
     • easily manipulation
       • by icons