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2.2.1 Programming fundamentals

A-Level Computer Science

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Term: Debugging

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The process of and correcting syntax, logic and run-time in program code
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Term: Function

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A named of code that may take parameters. a value
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Term: Global variable

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A variable that is from parts of a program
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Term: IDE

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Integrated Environment. An application that facilitates the writing and of programs provides support for .
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Term: Iteration

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a sequence of instructions. 2 types count-controlled and controlled.
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Term: Local variable

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A variable which can only be within the sub-program in which it was .
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Term: Modularity

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A technique of code design where a solution is broken down into a number of
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Term: Parameter

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part of the definition of a . A variable or to be passed into the subroutine
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Term: Parameter passing

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Giving a to a subroutine when it is called. 2 types - by reference and by
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Term: Passing by reference

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The memory of an argument is passed into a subroutine. Changes to the value in the subroutine will also the original value.
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Term: Passing by value

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A copy of the is passed into a subroutine. Changes to the copy of the value will not affect the .
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Term: Procedure

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A named subroutine that can take parameters but does not a value
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Term: Recursion

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A function that itself. Must have a condition (base-case).
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Term: Selection

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a decision point within a computer program
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