Programming Concepts (AQA A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards
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4 fundamental building blocks of programming
4 fundamental building blocks of programming
Sequence, selection, repetition/iteration, assignment
Sequence in programming
Sequence in programming
Putting instructions in the correct order
Syntax definition
Syntax definition
Rules of how words and symbols are used in a language
Assignment in programming
Assignment in programming
Giving a value to a variable or constant
Selection in programming
Selection in programming
Choosing what action to take based on certain criteria
Nested selection
Nested selection
Placing one set of instructions within another set
Iteration/loops definition
Iteration/loops definition
The principle of repeating processes
Definite iteration
Definite iteration
Instructions repeated a specific, predetermined number of times
Indefinite iteration
Indefinite iteration
Process that repeats until a certain condition is met
Repeat...Until vs While loop condition check
Repeat...Until vs While loop condition check
Repeat: checks after; While: checks before execution