AP Computer Science Principles: Creative Development Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards defined verbatim from Big Idea 1: Creative Development lecture notes.

Hardware

The physical components of a computing device.

Software

The instructions in a programming language to the computing device, also referred to as a program.

Moore's Law

A prediction that the size of transistors halves every $2$ years while the cost also halves every $2$ years.

Collaboration

A practice combining different individuals' resources, talents, and experiences to apply multiple perspectives and skill sets, helping to avoid bias in computational development.

Program

A collection of program statements that performs a specific task when run by a computer.

Code Segment

A collection of program statements that are part of a program.

Program Input

Data sent to a computer for processing by a program, which can take tactile, audio, visual, or text forms.

Event

The action that supplies input data to a program, such as pressing a key, clicking a mouse, or starting a program.

Iterative Development Process

A development workflow requiring refinement and revisions based on feedback, testing, or reflection throughout the process.

Incremental Development Process

A development strategy that breaks a problem into smaller pieces and verifies each piece works before adding it to the whole program.

Program Documentation

A written description of the function of a code segment, event, procedure, or program and how it was developed.

Comments

A form of program documentation written into the program that does not affect how the program runs or its run speed.

Logic Error

A mistake in the algorithm or program that causes it to behave incorrectly or unexpectedly.

Syntax Error

A mistake in the program where the rules of the programming language are not followed.

Runtime Error

A mistake in the program that occurs during the execution of a program.