Essential Programming Concepts
Automatically generated flash cards from prompt: 15 Cards about common computer programming terms like arrays, methods, callbacks, etc.
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What is an array?
A data structure that stores a collection of elements in a sequential order, accessed by index numbers
What is a method?
A reusable block of code that performs a specific task and can be called/invoked from other parts of the program
What is a callback function?
A function passed as an argument to another function, to be executed after the first function completes
What is a variable?
A named storage location in memory that holds a value which can be modified during program execution
What is a loop?
A programming construct that repeats a block of code multiple times until a specified condition is met
What is a conditional statement?
A programming construct that performs different actions based on whether a condition is true or false
What is an object?
A data structure that contains properties and methods, representing a real-world entity or concept
What is a function?
A named block of reusable code that performs a specific task and can return a value
What is a string?
A sequence of characters, typically used to represent text
What is a boolean?
A data type that has only two possible values: true or false
What is a parameter?
A variable in a function definition that receives a value when the function is called
What is recursion?
A programming technique where a function calls itself to solve a problem
What is debugging?
The process of finding and fixing errors or bugs in program code
What is an API?
Application Programming Interface; a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate
What is a class?
A blueprint for creating objects that defines their properties and behaviors
