unit 1 Flashcards
unit
command
a directive to a computer program to perform a specific task.
functions
a callable unit of software logic that has a well-defined interface and behavior and can be invoked multiple times.
conditional statement
a callable unit of software logic that has a well-defined interface and behavior and can be invoked multiple times.
loop
a sequence of instruction s that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached
control flow
the order in which the computer executes statements in a script
algorithm
a set of instructions that is designed to accomplish a task.
row
a single group of related data within a table
columm
a collection of cells alligned vertically in a table
debugging
the process of finding and fixing errors or bugs in the source code of any software.
decompsotion
breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts that are more manageable and easier to understand
pseudocode
an informal way of programming description that does not require any strict programming language syntax or underlying technology considerations