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Archie Mutch English 8 cards

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1syntaxsyntax is the term used to describe the structure and rules of writing programming code. for example in python you use a speech mark to declare a string
2variableA variable is a location of memory in a computer system used to store data. A variable is used by the computer system to manipulate and perform actions.
3stringA string is a data type used to store text,numeric and symbols.
4functiona function is predefined actions in the program, which does not require the user to write a code. For example print() and input.
5operatoran operator is a code used to perform arithmetical (+,-,/ and *) and conditional when combined with other codes.
6integerAn integer a data type use to declare numerical data, but only whole numbers.
7how to describe a program in detailtips:
1)read and annotate the snippet of code.
2)list key terminology needed to answer the questions
3) link your notes into continuous prose.
8example high level descriptive answer.The purpose of the program is to calculate an answer for a user. the program works by asking users to enter to numbers one for each input. the user selects the operator +,-,/or *.