Python Flashcards
Auto-Indentation
where the editor automatically indents lines that need to be indented, such as those ending in colons
Break
a command within a loop that gets the loop to stop
Camel Case
a way of writing variables in Python
Lower Camel Case
a command within a loop that gets the loop to stop
Snake Case
looks_like_this_with_underscores
Upper Camel Case
LooksLikeThisWithEveryLetterCapitalised
Casting
converting to a particular data type
CSV Files
Comma Separated Values Files
these are files that can easily be structured into tables, where data is arranged in several records, or rows, with values separated by commas
Dictionary
a collection which is ordered, changeable and does not allow duplicates
DIV
integer division or quotient, which returns the whole number part after the division
Docstring
describes a module, function, class or method
Editor Window
part of an IDE and IDLE used for typing in, editing and saving your code
Errors
problems in a program
Linking Error
an error that occurs when the program calls a library that has not been linked to the program
Logic Error
when the code runs, but does not do what you want it to
Rounding Error
when a number is rounded, for example 4.5 is rounded to 5.0, creating a rounding error of +0.5
Runtime/Execution Error
an error that occurs when the program requests more memory than is available, causing the program to crash whilst it is running
Syntax Error
an error that occurs when a program does not follow the expected syntax of the code, eg there is a typo
Truncation Error
when a number is truncated, for example 3.7 is truncated to 3.0, creating a truncation error of – 0.7
Exponentiation
raising to a power in Python
Guido van Rossum
the man who invented Python in 1991, naming it after Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Indent
gap at the start of a line of code
Index
automatically assigns a numerical value to each character’s position in the string
IDE
Integrated Development Environment
a piece of software designed to help programmers write, test and edit their code, including compiling tools that format and translate the language the code into a language the computer can understand
Automatic Colour Coding
automatically turns various types of codes different colours
Automatic Formatting
automatically formats the code in the best way
Automatic Line Numbering
automatically assigns a number to each line of code
Break Point
line of code put in wherever you want to start a new debugging session
Code Optimisation
the adding of code to increase the performance of the code
Compilation of Code
where the python code is translated into machine code at once
Debugger
finds errors in the code
Editor
used to edit the code
Error Diagnostics
information that is presented following the detection of some error condition and is mainly intended to assist in identifying the cause of the error
Interpretation of Code
where python code is translated into machine code one line at a time
Libraries
collection of non-volatile resources used by computer programs
Linker
a program in a system which helps to link object modules of a program into a single object file
List
a collection of ordered, changeable numbers that allows duplicates
Loader
an object that is returned by the finder
Membership Exclusive
returns True if character doesn’t exist in string
Membership Inclusive
returns True if a character does exist in string
Memory Inspector
used to calculate the space or memory your particular function is using and manage it
Range Slice
selects characters in a specified index range
Raw String
suppresses meaning of escape characters
Relational Operator
Boolean expression such as ==, < or >
Routines
code called and executed anywhere in the program
Set
an unordered collection data type that is alterable, mutable, and has no duplicate elements
Slice
select a character at a specified index position
Split
breaks apart the line whenever it sees a delimiter, and returns the list with separated items
Standard Functions
the functions and types built into the IDE
Statement Completion
automatically completes statements as you type them
Strip
removes any unnecessary characters, such as spaces, at the start and end of the line, including \n
Subroutine
a routine inside a routine
Syntax Error Detection
detects syntax errors in the code
Trace
allows you to trace program execution, generate annotated statement coverage listings and list functions executed during a program run
Tuple
a collection which is ordered and unchangeable
Variable Watch
makes it easier to keep track of variables in your code
Robustness
how frequently software encounters errors, the ability of a program to respond to unexpected events and handle them
