Coding Basics

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What is an algorithm?

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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem.

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What does 'Forward' mean in coding?

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'Forward' is a command that moves an object in the direction it is facing.

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What is a programming language?

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A programming language is a formal language used to communicate instructions to a computer.

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What is the purpose of a variable in coding?

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A variable is used to store data that can be changed during program execution.

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What does 'bird.color=green' mean?

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This code assigns the color green to the variable 'color' of the object 'bird'.

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What is a function in programming?

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A function is a block of code that performs a specific task and can be reused.

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What is the difference between 'Turn Left' and 'Turn Right'?

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'Turn Left' rotates an object 90 degrees to the left, while 'Turn Right' rotates it 90 degrees to the right.

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What is a loop in programming?

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A loop is a sequence of instructions that is repeated until a certain condition is met.

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What is debugging?

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Debugging is the process of finding and fixing errors in a program.

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What is a conditional statement?

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A conditional statement executes a block of code based on whether a condition is true or false.