Coding Terms Explained

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What is a bug in computer programming?

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A bug is a mistake in the code that makes the program not work as it should. It can be due to syntax, logic, or runtime errors.

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What are syntax bugs?

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Syntax bugs are like typos in the code, such as forgetting a letter or a symbol.

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What are logic bugs?

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Logic bugs are mistakes in how the code is written. The program runs, but it does something different than intended.

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What are runtime bugs?

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Runtime bugs occur while the program is running, causing it to suddenly stop working.

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What is debugging?

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Debugging means finding and fixing bugs in the code. It's like being a detective for your code.

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What are some ways to debug code?

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Test code in small steps, use print statements, read error messages, and try rubber duck debugging.

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What are events in programming?

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Events are things that happen in a program that trigger actions, like pressing a button in a game.

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What are key press events?

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Key press events occur when a key on the keyboard is pressed, like the spacebar or arrow keys.

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What are mouse events?

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Mouse events happen when you click or move the mouse.

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What are collision events?

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Collision events occur when two things in a game touch each other.