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Command

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Instruction given by a user to a computer or software

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Function

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Blocks of code used to perform a specific function.

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Conditional Statement

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An expression used to execute a code segment based on whether a condition is true or false.

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Loop

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A sequence of instructions that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached.

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Control Flow

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The order in which individual statements, instructions or function calls of an imperative program are executed or evaluated.

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Algorithm

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A set of instructions that is designed to accomplish a task.

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Syntax

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Specific set of rules that must be set for a function to work.

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Iteration

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Process of repeating a specific set of steps multiple times.

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Troubleshooting

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Identifying and solving technical problems.

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Flow Chart

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A diagram to easily see a process, system, or computer algorithm

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Preconditions

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A condition that has to be true BEFORE the execution of a function.

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Postconditions

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A condition that has to be true AFTER the execution of a function

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Row

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A collection of cells aligned HORIZONTALLY in a table

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Column

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A collection of cells aligned VERTICALLY in a table

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Debugging

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Finding and fixing bugs and errors in code

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Decomposition

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Breaking down a big problem into several smaller problems until you can solve each problem.

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Pseudocode

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Detailed description of what an algorithm is supposed to do

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Copyright

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Legal protection for a creator of code. Makes sure that no one steals their work

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Turning Test

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Test to see how well a computer can think like a human

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Privacy

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Protection from an individual’s data from unauthorized access

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Artificial Intelligence

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Machines that are able to learn, respond, and act like a human

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Back End Web Developer

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Web developer that focuses on the parts of the website you can’t see

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Copyright

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The legal protection for code to be read by a machine

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Creative Commons

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Public copyright that allows for free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work

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CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
Separate sheet used to style an html document
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CSS Class
An attribute used to define a group of html elements with a specific style
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CSS Selector
Used to select the specific html element you want to style
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Terabyte
Unit of digital data that is equal to 1 trillion bytes
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ROM
(Read Only Memory) Type of computer memory to store things for long term
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RAM
(Random Access Memory) Type of computer memory to store things for short term. RAM gets erased when computer is shut off
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RGB
(Red, Green, Blue) Color model used to represent colors on electronic displays (monitor, screen, tv)
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Processing
Actions a computer takes to turn data into usable info, or execute a program
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Processor
Part of the computer that handles the actions a computer takes to turn data into usable info, or execute a program
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Operating System (OS)
System software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs (Window, Linux, IOS/Macintosh)
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Megabyte
Unit of digital data that is equal to 1 million bytes
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Kilobyte
Unit of digital data that is equal to 1 thousand bytes
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Input
Data or instructions that are fed into a system
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Hertz
Unit of measurement for frequency, specifically the number of cycles that occur in one second
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Gigahertz
Unit of measurement for frequency equal to 1 billion hertz
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Gigabyte
Unit of digital data that is equal to 1 billion bytes
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Byte
A single unit of digital data, made up of 8 bits
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Bit
Fundamental unit of digital data which is represent by either a 1 or a 0
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Turning Test
A test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior like a human
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Sorting Algorithm
An algorithm that rearranges the elements of a list into specific order
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Privacy
Ability of a person to control who has access to their personal info and prevent unwanted people from getting it
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Pixel
Smallest unit of digital image or display.
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Output
Data that a computer system produces after processing input data
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Linear Search (sequential sort)
A searching algorithm that starts at the beginning and checks each item in a list, until the desired item is found
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Digital Footprint
The trail of data a person or company creates through their online activities (social media posts, web searches, other interactions)
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Decimal (base-10 system)
A number expressed in the base 10 numeral system, using the digits 0-9.
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Binary Search
A searching algorithm that finds the position of a target within an already sorted array. Repeatedly divides the search interval in half an removes the side that doesn't have it.
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Binary
A number system only using the digits 0 and 1. Foundation of how computers store and process data
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Bias
Systematic and unfair skewing in a system's outputs or decisions that favor or disfavor certain groups or individuals over others. Usually happens when working with AI
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Automation
The application of technology, programs, robotics or processes to achieve outcomes with minimal human input.
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Augmentation
Process of enhancing or extending something by adding to it or modifying it
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ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
An 8-bit code encoding standard that represents text, numbers, and symbols as numerical values.

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