Scripting and Application Development Flashcards
1
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How do scripting, programming, and software engineering differ?
A
-Scripting is code used to perform tasks
-Programing is creating tools and software
-Software engineering includes design, development, and implementation.
2
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What is an Application Programming Interface (API)?
A
A set of defined rules that enable different applications to communicate with each other and exchange data and functionality easily and securely.
3
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What is Object-oriented programming?
A
Object-oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data and code: data in the form of fields, and code in the form of procedures.
4
Q
What does the pop function do in Python?
A
The pop() method removes the element at the specified position.
