Programming Concepts and Errors

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syntax error

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A mistake in typed code that violates the rules of the programming language. Typically, code with syntax errors will not run.

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logic error

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A mistake in an algorithm or program that causes it to behave unexpectedly or return the incorrect value.

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run-time error

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A mistake in a program that happens only when the program is actually run, such as a program attempting to access memory that does not exist.

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overflow error

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Error that results when the number of bits is not enough to represent the number (like a car’s odometer “rolling over”).

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Program

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A set of instructions that a computer follows in order to perform a particular task.

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Algorithm

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A set of commands that must be followed for a computer to perform calculations or other problem-solving operations.