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Coding
Coding Vocab
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Computer Science
8th Grade
10/31/2016

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Computer Science
Definition
The art of blending ideas and digital tools to increase problem solving power
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Data
Definition
Information, including: Facts, samples names and numbers
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Interface
Definition
The way something allows you to contact with it
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Open Source
Definition
Software that is created for free use by everyone
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Programming
Definition
Writing instructions for a digital tool
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Algorithm
Definition
A list of steps that allow you to complete a task
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Coding
Definition
Transforming actions into a symbolic language
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Function
Definition
A piece of code that can be called over and over
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Debugging
Definition
Finding and fixing problems in code
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Efficiency
Definition
Having the best outcome for the least amount of work
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Variable
Definition
A placeholder values that can change
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Conditional
Definition
A statement that is either true or false depending on the situation
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If Statement
Definition
A line that determines whether or not you run a certain chunk of code
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Else
Definition
Another way of saying otherwise
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Sequence
Definition
The order in which things are done
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