Basic terminology
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Introduction
Here is some basic jargon / terminology you should understand.
Terminology
- Program: A set of instructions to be carried out by a computer.
- Program execution: The act of carrying out / running of the instructions on the computer.
- Programming language: A systematic set of rules used to describe computations in a format editable by humans.
- Syntax error: Bad grammar in your program. E.g. missing brackets or semi-colons.
- Execution error: Sometimes called runtime error. Involves asking the computer to do the impossible (e.g. divide by 0) and will result in an error message.
- Logical error: Well formed program, but incorrect instructions. This might not raise an error message, your program might just not work as intended or have a surprising outcome.
- IDE: Integrated Development Environment. A piece of software you can use to write, compile, and execute code. Often includes helpful features, like auto-complete.