1.4 - Identifying and Correcting Errors Vocabulary

An error or flaw in a program that causes it to behave unexpectedly

Bug

The set of rules that define how code must be written in a given language

Syntax

The reasoning behind a program's steps and decisions

Logic

An error that violates the rules of the programming language due to incorrect syntax; always caught before running

Syntax Error

An error where the program runs but produces incorrect output due to coder mistake

Logic Error

An error where the program crashes or stops unexpectedly while running

Runtime Error

Occurs when a number is too large to fit in its allotted memory space

Overflow Error

Manually simulating code execution to track values and find errors

Trace/Hand Trace

A repeated cycle of writing, testing, and improving code

Iterative Process

A specific input used to verify a program produces the expected output

Test Case

An unusual or extreme input that tests the boundaries of a program

Edge Case