python vocab

Program

A set of instructions that a computer can execute to perform a specific task.

Software

A collection of computer programs and related data that provide the instructions for telling a computer what to do.

Script

A program or sequence of instructions that is interpreted or executed by another program rather than by the computer's operating system directly.

Python

A high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its readability and extensive libraries.

Comments

Lines within a program's code that are ignored by the interpreter or compiler. Their purpose is to explain the code and make it more understandable for humans.

Variable

A named storage location in memory for a value that can change during the execution of a program.

Integer

A whole number (positive, negative, or zero) without any fractional part. In Python, represented by the int data type.

Floating

Refers to a floating-point number (or 'float'), which is a number that has a decimal point or an exponent, used to represent real numbers. In Python, represented by the float data type.

Boolean

A data type that can only have one of two values: True or False. Used for logical operations and conditional statements.

String

A sequence of characters, such as letters, numbers, or symbols, typically enclosed in single or double quotes. In Python, represented by the str data type.

String Literal

A representation of a string value directly in the source code, usually enclosed in quotes, for example, "hello" or 'world'.

Program Input

Data provided to a program during its execution, often from a user (e.g., keyboard entry) or from a file, which the program then processes.

Program Output

Data or information that a program produces and displays or saves, typically as a result of processing its input. This can be shown on a screen, saved to a file, or sent to another device.