AP CSP

Algorithm

A step-by-step set of instructions for accomplishing a task.

Bug

Errors in code that prevent the program from running as expected.

High-level Language

A programming language that is close to human language, making it easier to read and write.

Compiler/Interpreter

Translates high-level code into machine code that the computer can understand.

Algorithm

A step-by-step set of instructions for accomplishing a task.

Bug

Errors in code that prevent the program from running as expected.

High-level Language

A programming language that is close to human language, making it easier to read and write.

Compiler/Interpreter

Translates high-level code into machine code that the computer can understand.

Programming

The process of planning and writing code.

Statements

Actions or calculations that change the state of a program.

Functions

Keywords or commands recognized by the programming language.

Variables

Containers for storing data values.

Loops

Instructions that repeat until a condition is met.

Conditional Statements

Conditions that determine which code to execute.

Decomposition

Breaking down a complex problem into smaller, manageable parts.

Debugging

Finding and correcting errors in a program.

Abstraction

The ability of a program to adapt and respond to different situations.

String

A sequence of characters.