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compting prep
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- 1abstractionto cut out details that are not needed
- 2algorithmsequence of instructions to carry out tasks in a computer programme
- 3computational thinkinga problem solving method using computer science to develop solutions - understandable by humans and computers
- 4decompositionbreaking down into smaller parts so can program
- 5design criteriaPrinciples and standard that designers should meet in designing system
- 6FlowchartA diagram to show a process, made up of boxes representing steps decision inputs and outputs
- 7InstructionA single action that can be performed by a computer processor
- 8Pattern RecognitionFinding similarities and patterns in order to solve a complex problem more efficiently
- 9ProgramSequences of instructions for a computer
- 10ProgrammingThe process of writing computer software
- 11PseudocodeA method of writing a set of instructions for a computer program using plain English. This is a good way to plan a program before coding.
- 12SpecificationA statement that tells the designer exactly what the product has to do and what the design requirements are
- 13SyntaxRules governing how to write statements in a programming language
- 14VariableIn a computer program this is a memory location where values are stored
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