Unit 3

Unit 3

1. Algorithms: A set of instructions to solve a problem

   • Similar to protocols, but different
   • Calculated for the best result; specific

2. Sequencing: Order program execute in

3. Selection: What is picked based on conditionally comparing

4. Iteration: Repeating until you get an outcome

   • Kind of like a revision
     • the repetition of a statement, process, or procedure
       • "loop" by another

5. High level language: more complex languages that closely resembles english

   • more complex languages that closely resembles english

6. Low level language: language the computer speaks

7. Abstraction: A simplified representing of something more complex

   • allows you to hide details to help you manage complexity
     • focuses on relevant concepts and reason about problems at a high level

8. Function: a names group of programming instructions

   • reusable abstractions that reduces the complexity of writing and maintaining programs

9. Top down design: A problem solving approach in which you break down a system in gain insight in the sub-system that make it

10. Parameter: An extra piece of information that you pass to functions to customize it for a specific need