Chapter 2 Definitions

Variables

A reserved space in memory used to store a value of some type

Memory Allocation

Each type declaration gives C# precise instructions for memory allocation. No guesswork needed - just clean, efficient storage.

Type Safety

The guarantee that operations will behave consistently based on their types, preventing unexpected bugs and crashes.

Program State

The set of bindings at a given point of execution.

Program Scope

Holds boundaries of code, with a defined start and end, where any new entries to the programs state are cleared once execution crosses the end.

Expression

A set of operators and/or entities which combine to evaluate to a single value.

Assignment

Before we assign or bind a value to a variable, the expression is fully evaluated.