Digital Literacy Flashcards
What is a variable in coding?
a container that hold info/ data
official definition: In computer programming, a variable is an abstract storage location paired with an associated symbolic name, which contains some known or unknown quantity of information referred to as a value; or in simpler terms, a variable is a named container for a particular set of bits or type of data.
What is Data Structure in coding?
allowing for the streamlining of large amounts fo related info in different formats
official definition: A data structure is a specialised format for organising, processing, retrieving and storing data. There are several basic and advanced types of data structures, all designed to arrange data to suit a specific purpose. Data structures make it easy for users to access and work with the data they need in appropriate ways.
what are control structures in coding?
directions the program needs to perform choices and execute commands in different conditions.
official definition: Control Structures are the blocks that analyze variables and choose directions in which to go based on given parameters. The basic Control Structures in programming languages are: Conditionals (or Selection): which are used to execute one or more statements if a condition is met.
What is syntax in coding?
syntax is the grammar of coding, which allows for the computer to correctly read the code that it is being given
e.g. email syntax also follows the wordsandnumbers@emaildomain
official definition: In computer science, the syntax of a computer language is the rules that define the combinations of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured statements or expressions in that language
what are tools in coding?
software that allows the coder to write code faster
official definition: A programming tool or software development tool is a computer program that software developers use to create, debug, maintain, or otherwise support other programs and applications.
