I am studying in programming. I feel like I could make a glossary about some of the more complicated words in the field. when it comes to computer we use a lot strange world from all over the place to describe what we are doing.
algorithm
noun
A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.
Example: It also ensures that the ALGORITHM will never try to go through walls obstacles.
fr: algorithme
argument
noun
A value or address passed to a procedure or function at the time of call.
Example: Let result = addNumbers(5, 10); In the example above, 5 and 10 are arguments that are passed as values to the addNumbers function.
fr: argument
array
noun
An indexed set of related elements.
Example: The last three elements of the ARRAY were build to produce the sound for the 30,40, 50 number.
fr: tableau
boolean
noun
A binary variable, having two possible values called “true” and “false.”.
Example: IsEmptyTree, again, is self explanatory; this will check to see whether the pointer to the root node is pointing to nil, if it is then there is an empty tree and will return a BOOLEAN true, otherwise will return false.
fr: booléen
bugs
noun
A bug is an unexpected problem with software or hardware. Typical problems are often the result of external interference with the program's performance that was not anticipated by the developer.
Example: Once I gained experience of identifying where the mistakes were, I was able to program the functions in the latter questions with very few errors and BUGS.
fr: malfonctions
cable
noun
An insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example: He caught a glimpse of the mast, a cable or two downwind.
fr: câble
class
noun
A set or category of things having some property or attribute in common and differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality.
Example: Before we create an object, we first need to define the class.
fr: classe
code
noun
program instructions.
Example: The code in your class could be better.
fr: code
computer
noun
An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
Example: Having been on the site it is relatively easy to use and rather self explanatory to anyone with reasonable COMPUTER internet literacy.
fr: ordinateur
exception
noun
An exception is something that is left out or not done on purpose. An exception to a rule does not follow that rule.
Example: Added to which, 'few Russian revolutionaries anticipated revolution in 1917, and Lenin was no EXCEPTION.
fr: exception
Integer
noun
A number that is not a fraction; a whole number.
"M represents a positive integer greater than one".
Example: If an error has occurred, then child process returns a special INTEGER (2) and then the parent process inform the user about this error.
fr: entier
iteration
noun
A new version of a piece of computer hardware or software.
Example: The app is now in its tenth iteration.
fr: itération
loop
noun
A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.
Example: Then, the 'for LOOP' will continue by comparing the 2 nd value with the 3 rd one and will do the same until the for LOOP ends.
fr: boucle
network
noun
A number of interconnected computers, machines, or operations.
Example: Specialized computers that manage multiple outside connections to a network.
fr: réseau
object
noun
A data construct that provides a description of something that may be used by a computer (such as a processor, a peripheral, a document, or a data set) and defines its status, its method of operation, and how it interacts with other objects.
Example: "the interface treats most items, including cells, graphs, and buttons, as objects".
fr: objet
program
noun
a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine.
Example: to make the user actually try and engage with the PROGRAM So by writing a random number of lines to computer_sci
fr: programme
router
noun
A device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
Example: You use this router to connect to the internet.
fr: routeur
server
noun
A computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
Example: The display unit should be able to receive information from the SERVER, through the barcode system, and display it appropriately.
fr: serveur
software
noun
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Example: This software is made for quick calculation.
fr: logiciel
string
noun
A linear sequence of characters, words, or other data.
Example: In the input: Find the node in the tree with the STRING 's value. Let's call it CurrentNode.
