Computer Science I - Chapter 02 Basics

These are vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the Computer Science I lecture notes.

include

Preprocessor directive to include the Standard Input Output library in a C program.

define directive

Used to define macros in C, which are replaced by their value throughout the code.

Constant variable

An initialized variable whose value cannot change after its initial assignment.

Type casting

The conversion of one data type to another, such as from int to double.

Primitive data types

Basic data types provided by C, such as char, int, float, and double.

Built-in Math functions

Functions that perform mathematical operations, like sqrt for square root.

Format specifiers

Used in printf and scanf to define the type of data being handled.

Implicit conversion

Automatic conversion of data types by the compiler when needed.

User-defined type

A type defined by the user in C, such as structs or unions.

Data type sizes

Discusses the size and memory allocation for different data types in C.

Fixed Constants

Constants defined using the #define directive which are substituted by values.

Variable declaration statement

A statement that defines a variable's name and type.

Output statement

A command used to display information to the console.

User input retrieval

The process of receiving input from the user in a program.