Honors Programming 2 (2026-2027)

constant

stays the same after first declaration; swift syntax

variable

value can be changed after declaration; swift syntax

implicit

implied, but not plainly expressed

explicit

clearly stated, leaving no room for doubt

type inference

compiler infers data type of non explicit variables/constants by initial value

string interpolation

convert value of other data types to a string by using a backslash and parentheses

closed range operator

used to define a range that includes start and end values ( … )

half-open range operator- used to define a range that does not include the upper value ( ..< )

wild card

used in a for loop definition when knowledge of the current iteration is not needed inside the loop body ( _ )

module

single unit of code distribution, like a framework or application

nil-coalescing

used to provide a default value when an optional is nil (??)