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IDE (Integrated
Development
Environment)

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Software for building applications that combines
common developer tools in a single interface.

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Interpreted Language

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Source code is read and executed by an interpreter

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Compiled Language

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Source code is translated into machine code, and the
machine code is stored in a separate file.

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High-Level Language

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Programming Language that enables a programmer to
write programs that are closer to human language.

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Low-Level Language

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Programming language that contains basic
instructions recognized by a computer.

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Syntax Error

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Error which is detected and prevents the program
from running.

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Run-Time Error

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Error in the code that occurs while the program is
running

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Logic Error

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Mistake in the code that produces incorrect results.

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Debugging

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Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program.

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White Space

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Blank lines and extra spacing to improve readability of
code.

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Identifiers

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Names given to variables, constants, methods, and
functions.

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Variable

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A named value within a program.

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Function

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A named group of programming instructions.

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Constant

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Data values that stay the same every time a program is
executed.

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Camel Case

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Naming convention where the first letter of name is
lowercase, and each new word is capitalized.
(camelCase)

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Pascal Case

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Naming convention where the first letter of each
compound word is capitalized. (PascalCase)

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Snake Case

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Naming convention where spaces are replaced with
underscores. (snake_case)

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Software Development
Life Cycle

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  1. Requirements Analysis - Identify
    specifications and understand requirements to create
    a solution.
  2. Planning/Design - Design an algorithm to solve
    the problem using appropriate documentation
    (UML diagrams and pseudocode).
  3. Implementation - Write the code
  4. Testing - Test program for verification of errors
    and proper functionality.
  5. Release & Maintenance - Release the solution and
    provide updates when necessary.
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Algorithm

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A finite set of instructions that accomplish a task.

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Scope

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Determines the accessibility (visibility) of variables.

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Local Variable

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Only recognized inside the function in which it is
declared.

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Global Variable

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Recognized from anywhere inside a program.

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Input

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The information computers get from users, devices,
or other computers.

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Output

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The information computers give to users, devices, or
other computers.

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String
An ordered sequence of characters.
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Integer
A data type that is used for a whole number
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Boolean
A data type that is either true or false.
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Float
A data type that is used for fractional values in decimal format.
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Declaration
Stating the name and data type of a variable.
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Initialization
Assignment of an initial value for a variable.
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Arithmetic Operators
Includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulus operators.
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Comparison Operators
<, >, ≤, ≥, ==, ≠ indicate a Boolean expression.
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Order of Operations
Parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, modulus, division, addition, subtraction (PEMMDAS).
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Logical Operators
NOT, AND, and OR, which evaluate to a Boolean value.
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Expression
A combination of operators, constants, and variables.
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Integer Division
Division in which the fractional part (remainder) is discarded
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Float Division
Division in which the fractional part (remainder) is included with a certain number of values after the decimal.
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Function
A named group of programming instructions
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Readability
The ease with which the code is read and understood.
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Reusability
Capability of being used again or repeatedly.
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Modularity
Enables reusability and minimizes duplication.
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Abstraction
Hiding unnecessary details from the user.
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Built-In Function
Any function that is provided as part of a high-level language and can be executed by a simple reference with specification of arguments.
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User-Defined Function
A function created by the user.
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Arguments
The variables given to the function for execution.
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Parameters
The names listed in the method/function’s definition.
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Return
A value that is sent back to the user by a method/function.
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Void Return
Indicates that the function does not return a value
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Simple Data Types
char, string, integer, float, double, boolean.
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Complex Data Types
enumeration, array, list, object.
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Conditional Statement
Decision making based on a Boolean value
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Nested IF Statement
An if statement placed inside another if statement.
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For Loop
Initial Value Condition Increment/Decrement
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While Loop
Loops through a block of code as long as a specified condition is true
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Nested Loop
A loop placed inside another loop
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Break
Statement used to immediately terminate a loop.
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Met Condition
Expression evaluates to true.
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Failed Condition
Expression evaluates to false.
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Iterate
Each cycle through a loop.
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Infinite Loop
A loop that, due to a logic error, will continue endlessly
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Complex Condition
Formed by combining multiple conditions with logical operators
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Exit Condition
Used to exit a loop.
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Computer Programming/Software Engineering Team
Team Leader Analyst Senior Developer Junior Developer Client/Subject-Matter Expert
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a = expression
Evaluates expression and then assigns a copy of the result to the variable a
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DISPLAY(expression)
Displays the value of (expression) in the console window
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INPUT( )
Accepts a value from the user and returns the input value
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a + b a - b
The arithmetic operators +, -, *, and / are used to perform arithmetic on a and b.
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a * b a / b
For example, 17 / 5 evaluates to 3.4. The order of operations used in mathematics applies when evaluating expressions.
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a MODULUS b -or a MOD b
Evaluates to the remainder when a is divided by b. For example, 17 MOD 5 evaluates to 2. MODULUS (MOD) has the same precedence as the * and / operators.
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NOT condition
Evaluates to true if condition is false; otherwise evaluates to false.
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condition1 AND condition2
Evaluates to true if both condition1 and condition2 are true; otherwise evaluates to false.
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condition1 OR condition2
Evaluates to true if condition1 is true or if condition2 is true or if both condition1 and condition2 are true; otherwise evaluates to false.
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FOR(condition) { }
The code in is executed a certain number of times.
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WHILE(condition) { }
The code in is repeated until the (condition) evaluates to false.
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IF(condition1) { { ELSE IF(condition2) { } ELSE {
If (condition1) evaluates to true, the code in is executed; if (condition1) evaluates to false, then (condition2) is tested; if (condition2) evaluates to true, the code in is executed; if both (condition1) and (condition2) evaluate to false, then the code in is executed.
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PROCEDURE procName( )
Defines procName as a procedure that takes no arguments. The procedure contains . The procedure procName can be called using the following notation: procName( )

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