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Flashcards by Beth Barnes, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Beth Barnes
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Variable | A value that can change whilst the program runs |
| Constant | A fixed value that cannot be changed whilst the program is running |
| Array | A series of memory locations for storing the same type of data |
| Selection | A program’s decision to run code based on meeting certain conditions i.e. an IF statement |
| Sequence | The order in which the program runs |
| Iteration | Repeating steps over and over again i.e a For Loop or While Loop |
| Functions | Grouping and naming different sections of code |
| Parameter | A special kind of variable used to provide data to a function |
| String | A data type for letters, numbers and symbols |
| Integer | A data type for whole numbers |
| Float/Real | A data type for decimal numbers |
| Char | A data type for a single letter, number or symbol |
| Casting | The process of converting one data type to another e.g. age = int(input()) |
| Debugging | The process of checking code for errors and then removing them |
| Logic Error | An error where the program will run but not do as intended |
| Run time Error | An error that occurs whilst the program is executing |
| Syntax Error | An error which occurs when a spelling or grammatical error is made |
| Algorithm | A series of step by step instructions that solve a problem |
| Pseudocode | Clearly showing the solution to a problem using a language that closely resembles program code |
| Flowchart | A way of expressing an algorithm |
| Decomposition | Breaking down a problem into smaller parts |
| Abstraction | To filter out unnecessary information so you can focus on the key characteristics |
| Pattern Recognition | Spotting trends or similarities in problems |
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