Computer Programming - Vocab #1

Terms

programming

is creating the solution to a problem into a language that a computer can understand

computer program

is a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do and how to do it

code

refers to the instructions that make up computer programs

programmer

is someone who creates computer programs

programming language

is a formal language, used to instruct a computer to perform specific tasks

syntax

refers to the set of grammatical rules for programming instruction

keyword

is a word that is used by a specific programming language

algorithm

is a detailed step-by-step instruction set for solving a problem or completing a task

bugs

is an error/flaw/failure or fault found in a program that causes it to produce incorrect or unexpected results

debugging

is the process of finding and correcting your errors