Defining a function means to teach the computer a new command and explain what it should do when receiving that command.
Calling a function actually gives the command, so the computer will run the code for that function.
A coordinate system uses numbers as coordinates to place objects in a geometric space.
The length between the center and edge of a circle
An if statement lets you ask a question to the program and only run code if the answer is true.
Control structure that lets us run either one section of code or another depending on a test.
A statement that evaluates to true or false.
An if statement lets you ask a question to the program and only run code if the answer is true.
Client devices and applications are often referred to as the “front end” - meaning what the user actually sees.
Server devices and applications are often referred to as the “back end” - meaning the user doesn’t actually SEE what is happening; it’s hidden from their view and they just see the results on their end.
Translates and executes program code line by line into machine code.
Translates, or “compiles” the entire code into machine code and then runs the program, or sets aside to run later.
The value returned from a function when the function is called.
The default value given to a parameter when it is initialized if no value is passed in.
A variable that can be used throughout a program, in every scope
A variable that is restricted to use in a certain scope of a program
A function passed as a parameter to another function in order to be called later.
An event is an action (such as clicking the mouse or pressing a key on the keyboard) that a program detects and uses as input.
A mouse event is when the user does something with the mouse, like clicking or moving.
A key event is when the user does presses any of the keyboard keys.
A philosophy of making information and knowledge open and accessible to all people. A network of networks built on open, agreed upon protocols.
A widely agreed upon set of rules that standardize communication between machines.
Science that harnesses the power of many individuals to solve hard, complex problems.
Information (numbers, words, measurements, observations, etc) that is in a computer-readable form.
Defines how we represent numbers. Which digits we can use, and what each position (place ) in a number means.
The number system we use in out everyday lives. It has 10 digits, 0-9.
Number system that has 2 digits, 0 and 1. This is how computers represent numbers at the base level.
Number system that has 16 digits 1 - 9 and A - F.
A number system defines how we represent numbers. It defines which digits we can use, and what value each position (place value) in a number has.
The binary number system is the Base 2 Number System. It is a number system that only uses 2 digits (0 and 1).
Bit means "binary digit". A bit is a single digit in a binary number. A bit can either be 0 or 1.
ASCII is the standard protocol for encoding text information as bits. The ASCII table assigns a unique binary number to every text character.
The RGB encoding scheme allows us to encode colors such as numeric data. It defines the amount of Red, Green, and Blue light in a pixel.
A person or device that makes calculations, stores data, and executes instructions according to a program.
The physical components of a computer
Programs that can be run on a computer
Legally binding guidelines for use and distribution of software.
Software that is available for anyone to access and modify.
Software that is owned by an individual or company.
Refers to the design of the essential parts of an application and how they are connected to each other.
Software installation that is performed on your local computer.
Software installation that is performed on a local area network (LAN).
Software that is installed, hosted and accessed entirely from a remote server or location.
how company's use your data
protecting your data online
secure data transfer protocol when on the internet
Legal document outlining how a company can collect and use your data
The information about a particular person that exists on the Internet as a result of their online activity
the use of electronic communication to bully a person
A law that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use, distribution, and sale
Objects in the public domain are not subject to copyright laws, and thus may be freely used by the general public.
Using charts, graphs, or images to visualize complex data.
Also called a list. A data structure that holds a collection of values in a particular order
The position of an element in an array. The first element is at index 0, the second element is at index 1, and so on.
Looping through an array is the process to loop through an array and access each of the elements. Caution must be taken to avoid looping beyond the valid index values.
Built-in functions that perform various operations on arrays, such as searching, iterating, modifying, and accessing elements.
