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Title: Basics of Programming

Description: Basic terms related to programming

Total Flash Cards: 6

Created: 07/11/2007 20:30:52

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What is a program?
 Definition
A set of instructions for a computer to carry out, from a script to a complex application.
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What are the two main parts of a program?
 Definition
The source code and the executable.
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What does a compiler do?
 Definition
It translates a programming language into machine language.
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What does an interpreter do?
 Definition
It interprets code line by line, but doesn't create an executable.
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What is IL (Intermediate Language?)
 Definition
This is the language that .NET compiles. When the program is executed, it is dynamically changed into machine code by the CLR.
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What are five main offerings of the .NET Framework?
 Definition
* Simplified application development
* A rich set of programming libraries
* Side-by-side execution with existing applications
* Increased scalability for distributed applications
* A multi-language runtime engine