explain the terms: algorithm, syntax, data type and variable Flashcards
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algorithm
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A list of operations required to solve a problem
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syntax
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The rules that define the format of each statement in a programming language including permitted symbols
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variable
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The name of a memory location which holds data during program execution
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data type
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A description of the kind of data which is stored or manipulated in a program.
