chapter 13 Flashcards
a list of instructions for the computer to follow to accomplish the task of processing data into information
programming
describes a process that maybe related as long as certain conditions remain true
loop
the process of treating and eliminating errors
debugging design
top to bottom
top down design
plan a solution using structured programming techniques
structure of a program
one program statement follows another
sequential programming
logical error occurs when the programmer uses incorrect calculation or leaves out a programming procedure
logical error
syntax error are a violation of the rules of programming language
syntax error
testing by a elect group of individuals potential users users
beta testing
program masintence
75 percent of the cost
written descriptions and procedures about a program and how to use it
documentation
machine learning
first generation
assembly language
second generation
follows a series of step by step instructions
procedural language
trnqalsatescode into machine language
complier