Computer Science Vocab

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Programming Language

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Any set of rules that converts strings of text to machine instructions controlling computer behavior.

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Python

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a high-level general purpose programming language

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Interpreter

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A program that executes instructions in a programming language without needing prior compilation to machine code.

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Implementation (not on quiz)

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Installing a new hardware or software system or application.

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cpython

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the reference implementation of python in C

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Data type: set of possible values and allowed operations. It informs the compiler how the programmer intends to use the data.

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Tells the compiler how the programmer intends to use the data.

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Variable: A storage location with a name that holds information (value).

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A storage location combined with a name that contains some type of information referred to as a value.

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Function: A set of code that performs a specific task, reusable throughout a program.

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A set of code that performs a specific task, reusable throughout a program.

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Integer

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Positive or negative whole number

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Floating point

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A positive or negative whole number with a decimal point.