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- 1VariableA value that can change whilst the program runs
- 2ConstantA fixed value that cannot be changed whilst the program is running
- 3ArrayA series of memory locations for storing the same type of data
- 4SelectionA program’s decision to run code based on meeting certain conditions i.e. an IF statement
- 5SequenceThe order in which the program runs
- 6IterationRepeating steps over and over again i.e a For Loop or While Loop
- 7FunctionsGrouping and naming different sections of code
- 8ParameterA special kind of variable used to provide data to a function
- 9StringA data type for letters, numbers and symbols
- 10IntegerA data type for whole numbers
- 11Float/RealA data type for decimal numbers
- 12CharA data type for a single letter, number or symbol
- 13CastingThe process of converting one data type to another e.g. age = int(input())
- 14DebuggingThe process of checking code for errors and then removing them
- 15Logic ErrorAn error where the program will run but not do as intended
- 16Run time ErrorAn error that occurs whilst the program is executing
- 17Syntax ErrorAn error which occurs when a spelling or grammatical error is made
- 18AlgorithmA series of step by step instructions that solve a problem
- 19PseudocodeClearly showing the solution to a problem using a language that closely resembles program code
- 20FlowchartA way of expressing an algorithm
- 21DecompositionBreaking down a problem into smaller parts
- 22AbstractionTo filter out unnecessary information so you can focus on the key characteristics
- 23Pattern RecognitionSpotting trends or similarities in problems