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programming defintions cs
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- 1algorithmset of sequential instructions to complete a specified task
- 2iterationiteration is a single pass through a loop
- 3rogue valuea character that falls outside the parameters of the code. e.g. asked to input number between 0-10 and you input 11
- 4variableA variable is a named memory address that holds a value
- 5data typean attribute of data which tells the compiler or interpreter how the programmer intends to use the data
- 6stringa string is traditionally a sequence of characters, either as a literal constant or as some kind of variable
- 7integera number, used in strings as well as mathematical questions
- 8floatrepresent real numbers and are written with a decimal point
- 9booleantrue or false
- 10selectionSelection is the process of making a decision
- 11lista data type that contain multiple values
- 12sub routinea sequence of program instructions that performs a specific task
- 13arrayAn array is a series of memory locations – or 'boxes' – each of which holds a single item of data
- 14linear searchA Linear Search sequentially moves through your collection (or data structure) looking for a matching value
- 15annotationcommenting on your own code
- 16incrementationthe process of increasing a number
- 17assignmentthe setting or resetting of a value
- 18declarationa statement describing an identifier
- 19sequencethe main logical structure of algorithms or programs
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