2.1.1 - 2.1.3

parameter

A special kind of variable defined in a function to receive specific information.

variable

The smallest unit of data storage that a program can use, which contains known or unknown information referred to as a 'value.'

argument

The values that a program provides to a function or subroutine, often used interchangeably with 'parameter.'

conditional statement

A programming statement that evaluates a true/false Boolean expression to determine the next steps in a program.

Python

A high-level programming language known for its readability and versatility.

function

A named section of a program that performs a specific task and can be a block of organized and reusable code.

arithmetic operator

A symbol in code that tells a computer to perform a specific math operation like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

dynamic

A description of a program that can change based on inputs and conditions.

nesting (nested loops)

Putting a function inside another function or a loop inside another loop.

Boolean value

A data type that can hold one of two possible values: true or false. It is often used in conditional statements and logical operations.

Broadcast

A method of sending data or messages to multiple recipients simultaneously, often used in networking and communications.

Debugging

The process of identifying and removing errors or bugs from computer software or hardware to ensure proper functionality.

Dead reckoning

A navigation technique used to determine one's current position by using a previously determined position and accounting for speed, time, and course.

Algorithm

A set of step-by-step instructions or rules designed to perform a specific task or solve a particular problem, often used in programming and mathematics.