Get data from the keyboard, a file, a sensor, or some other device.

Display data on the screen, or send data to a file or other device.

Check for certain conditions and execute the appropriate code.

Perform some action repeatedly, usually with some variation.

a sequence of instructions that specifies how to perform a task on a computer

The application of problem solving to creating executable computer programs.

a sequence of steps that specifies how to solve a problem

programming errors

The process of finding and removing errors.

A programming language that is designed to be easy for humans to read and write, such as Java, Python, C and C++, Ruby, and JavaScript

A programming language that is designed to be easy for a computer to run. Also called "machine language" or "assembly language".

The ability of a program to run on more than one kind of computer.

Runs a program in a high-level language by translating it one line at a time and immediately executing the corresponding instructions.

Translates a program in a high-level language into a low-level language, all at once, in preparation for later execution.

A program in a high-level language, before being compiled.

The output of the compiler, after translating the program.

A special kind of object code used for Java programs. Byte code is similar to a low-level language, but it is portable like a high-level language.

a line of code that performs a basic operation

displays a message on the screen

named sequence of statements

collections of methods for an object

A part of a program that contains information about the program but has no effect when the program runs.

a sequence of "characters" strung together. Characters can be letters, numbers, punctuation marks, symbols, spaces, tabs, etc.

Another name for object code that is ready to run on specific hardware.

A special character signifying the end of a line of text. Also known as line ending, end of line (EOL), or line break.