module 2 Flashcards
a list of coded instructions designed to direct a computer in processing data into information.
Computer Program
the process of writing a computer program is called
Programming
a vocabulary and set of grammatical rules for instructing a computer or computing device to perform specific tasks
Programming Language
Designed to control real time processing problems, resembles Pascal, but has many more features.
Ada
Tremendously compact, powerful language.
APL
Easily learned language. Widely used on small computers.
BASIC
Originally designed to write system software.
C
By far the most popular language
for commercial applications.
COBOL
Used for Scientific and
Mathematical Programming
FORTRAN
Originally designed as a teaching
vehicle to encourage structured
programming.
Pascal
10 examples of Programming Language
Python, C, Java, C++, C#, R, JavaScript, Go, Swift, Ruby
5 program planning and development
Analyze the Problem
Developed Algorithm
Write and Encode the Program
Execute, Test Run, and Debug the Program
Document the Program