Basic Programming Concepts

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Code

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The special words or blocks we use to give instructions.

Example: In Turbowarp, using a “move 10 steps” block.

say hello

Switch backdrop

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Program

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A set of instructions you give the computer.

Example: Like telling your friend “stand up, walk, sit down.”

A collection of blocks

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Sequence

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Doing things in the right order.

Example: First “say Hello,” then “move forward.”

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Syntax

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The “spelling” and “grammar” of coding. The computer only understands if you write it correctly.

Example: In English, we say “I am happy”, not “Happy am I”. In coding, if you miss a block or put it in the wrong place, it won’t work.

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Bug

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A mistake in your code that makes things go wrong.

Example: You wanted the cat to go right, but it went left.

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Debugging

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Finding and fixing mistakes in your code.

Example: If the cat doesn’t move, check if you forgot the “move” block.

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Variable

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A name used to store information, like a box that holds values.

Example: Score = 10.

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Event

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Something that starts the code.

Example: Green flag starts the story.

When this sprite clicked

Broadcast message

When I receive message

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Condition

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A rule that decides what happens.

Example: “If it’s raining, take an umbrella. If not, wear a cap.”

If then

If then

else

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Loop

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A way to repeat instructions again and again.

Example: Repeat 10

move 10 steps