Python terms

debug

debug

to look for and correct errors in a program

event

something a computer program can react to, such as a key being pressed or the mouse being clicked

float

a number with a decimal point in it

function

code that carries out a specific task, working like a program within a program. e.g. print() input()

GUI

Graphic User Interface is the name for the buttons, and windows that make up the part of the program you can see and interact with

WIMP

Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers

indent

when a block of code is placed further to the right than the previous block.

integer

a whole number.

loop

a part of a program that repeats itself, removing the need to type out the code multiple times.

module

a package of ready made code that can be imported into a Python program, making lots of functions available

pixels

tiny dots that make up a digital image

program

a set of instructions that a computer follows in order to complete a task

Python

a popular programming language

run

the command to make a program start

string

a series of characters. Strings can contain numbers, letters, or symbols and will have '' around them

syntax

the rules that determine how code must be written in order for it to work properly

tkinter

The GUI module that Python uses

turtle

a Python module that lets you draw shapes by moving a robotic turtle across the screen

Unicode

a universal code used by computers to represent symbols and text characters (e.g. an emoji)

variable

a place to store data that can change in a program such as the player's score, health or time. A variable has a name and a value.

widget

A part of Tkinter GUI that performs a specific function such as a button or menu

syntax error

errors caused by incorrect punctuation, spelling and grammar. (e.g. colour instead of color)

logical error

errors that occur when the programmer uses a wrong strategy (e.g. indents making code appear in a loop)

runtime error

errors caused by factors during the execution of the program. (e.g. running Python 2 instead of Python 3, problem with network connectivity)

Cartesian plane

A grid defined by two perpendicular number lines: the xx-axis, which is horizontal, and the yy-axis, which is vertical.

#

this character allows you to leave notes for yourself in your code. Anything on this line will not affect your code.

Microbit

A pocket-sized computer that you can code, customize, and control