Flashcards: Fundamentals of Programming and Software Design — 10 cards

Variable — definition?

Named storage in memory for data.

Variable — definition?

Named storage for data in memory.

Data Types — role?

Specify kind of data variables can hold.

Data Types — role?

Define kind of data stored by variables.

Control Structures — function?

Direct program flow via decisions and loops.

Control Structures — examples?

if, for, while.

Function — purpose?

Reusable code block for specific tasks.

Syntax — importance?

Rules for correct program structure.

Algorithm — foundation?

Step-by-step problem-solving procedure.

Object-Oriented Programming — focus?

Organizing code around objects and classes.