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- 1AlgorithmA precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer
- 2High Level Programming Language:A programming language with many commands and features designed to make
common tasks easier to program. Any high level functionality is encapsulated as combinations of low level commands. - 3Low Level Programming Language:A programming language that captures only the most primitive operations available to a machine. Anything that a computer can do can be represented with combinations of low level commands.
- 4IterateTo repeat in order to achieve, or get closer to, a desired goal.
- 5SelectionA generic term for a type of programming statement (usually an if-statement) that uses a Boolean condition to
determine, or select, whether or not to run a certain block of statements. - 6SequencingPutting commands in correct order so computers can read the commands.
- 7Abstractiona simplified representation of something more complex. Abstractions allow you to hide details to help you manage complexity, focus on relevant concepts, and reason about problems at a higher level.
- 8FunctionA named group of programming instructions. Functions are reusable abstractions that reduce the complexity of
writing and maintaining programs. - 9Top Down Designa problem solving approach (also known as stepwise design) in which you break down a system to gain insight into the sub-systems that make it up.
- 10APIa collection of commands made available to a programmer
- 11Documentationa description of the behavior of a command, function, library, API, etc
- 12HexadecimalA base-16 number system that uses sixteen distinct symbols 0-9 and A-F to represent numbers from 0 to
15. - 13Librarya collection of commands / functions, typically with a shared purpose.
- 14ParameterAn extra piece of information passed to a function to customize it for a specific need.
- 15For LoopLoops that have a predetermined beginning, end, and increment step interval.
- 16LoopThe action of doing something over and over again.
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