Programming terms

Programming terms

1. Program

   • a sequence of coded instructions that can be inserted into a mechanism
     • Definition of APP. (2019). Retrieved 9 September 2019, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/app

2. App

   • an application designed for a mobile device
     • Definition of PROGRAM. (2019). Retrieved 9 September 2019, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/program

3. Mobile operating system

   • What is Mobile Operating System? Webopedia Definition. (2019). Retrieved 18 September 2019, from https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/mobile_operating_system.html
   • Its a system that is specifically designed to run on mobile devices

4. programming / coding

   • the act of planning or writing a program
     •  Definition of programming | Dictionary.com. (2019). Retrieved 18 September 2019, from https://www.dictionary.com/browse/programming?s=t

5. programming language

   • Programming Language Definition | Webopedia. (2019). Retrieved 18 September 2019, from https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/programming_language.html
   • is a vocabulary and set of grammatical rules for instructing a computer or computing device to perform specific tasks.

6. Integrated development environment (IDE)

   •  What is integrated development environment (IDE)? - Definition from WhatIs.com. (2019). Retrieved 18 September 2019, from https://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/definition/integrated-development-environment
   • is a software application that provides comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development.

7. Graphical user interface (GUI)

   • is a form of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons
     •  Definitions, G., & Hope, C. (2019). What is a GUI (Graphical User Interface)?. Retrieved 18 September 2019, from https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/g/gui.htm