Programming Terms

Programming Terms

1. Program

   • A sequence of instructions enabling a computer to perform a task; piece of software.
     • https://www.wordreference.com/definition/program

2. App

   • An application designed for a mobile device (such as a smartphone)
     • https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/app

3. Mobile Operating System

   • the software platform on top of which other programs, called application programs, can run on mobile devices.
     • https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/mobile_operating_system.html

4. Coding

   • Used to refer to assigning a code or classification to something.

5. Programming Language

   • Set of grammatical rules for instructing a computer or computing device to perform specific tasks.
     • https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/programming_language.html

6. IDE

   • A software suite that consolidates basic tools required to write and test software.
     • https://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/definition/integrated-development-environment

7. GUI

   • Interface through which a user interacts with electronic devices such as computers, hand-held devices and other appliances.
     • https://www.techopedia.com/definition/5435/graphical-user-interface-gui