Unit 1 lesson 1.4 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Left-to-right associativity
A
The rule that operators with the same precedence are evaluated from left to right in an expression.
2
Q
Magic number
A
A hard-coded number in a program that lacks context or explanation, making the code harder to understand and maintain.
3
Q
Named constant
A
A variable with a value that is set once and cannot be changed; it is used to give meaningful names to fixed values.
4
Q
Overhead
A
The extra processing time, memory, or other resources required by a computer program beyond the actual task it is performing.
5
Q
Rules of precedence
A
The rules that define the sequence in which different operations (like addition and multiplication) are performed in an expression to ensure consistent results.
