Programming terms

20 Computer Science terms. terms

I made this glossary for people who are interested to learn more about the world of Compter Science!

Bug
noun
A bug is an unexpected problem with software or hardware.
Example: This bug is making very frustrated.
fr: Bogue
Image of a bug.
Cloud
noun
Cloud computing simply refers to the delivery of computing services over the internet, including storage, databases, software, and analytics.
Example: All my files are stored in the cloud.
fr: Nuage
Cloud.
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: My computer is very slow!
fr: Ordinateur
Image of computer.
Debugging
verb
The process of identifying and removing errors from computer hardware or software.
Example: I am going to debug this program.
fr: Débogage
Debugging
Encrypting
verb
Convert (information or data) into a cipher or code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
Example: I am going to encrypt this private file.
fr: Crypter
Encrypting.
File
noun
A File is a collection of data stored in the secondary memory.
Example: I have a large amount of files in my computer.
fr: Fichier
File.
Firewall
noun
A part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.
Example: The firewall of my computer has been disabled.
fr: Pare-feu
Firewall.
Firmware
noun
Permanent software programmed into a read-only memory.
Example: The firmware on this motherboard is very bad.
fr: Micrologiciel
Firmware
Hardware
noun
Hardware refers to the external and internal devices and equipment that enable you to perform major functions such as input, output, storage, communication, processing, and more.
Example: This software connects with the hardware of my computer.
fr: Matériel
Hardware
IP¨adress
noun
An IP address definition is a numeric label assigned to devices that use the internet to communicate.
Example: My ip adress has been leaked.
fr: Adresse ip
IP adress
Metadata
noun
A set of data that describes and gives information about other data.
Example: The metadata on this file is corrupted.
fr: Métadonnées
Metadata.
Motherboard
noun
A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
Example: The motherboard on my computer is very old.
fr: Carte mère
Motherboard
Network
noun
A network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications. The computers on a network may be linked through cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams.
Example: Modern networks almost always have one or more servers which allows centralized management.
fr: Réseau
Image of a network
Pixel
noun
A minute area of illumination on a display screen, one of many from which an image is composed.
Example: This screen has a lot of pixels.
fr: Pixel
Pixel.
Resolution
noun
The display resolution or display modes of a digital television, computer monitor, or other display device is the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed.
Example: The resolution of my screen is very low
fr: Résolution
Resolution.
Router
noun
A device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
Example: My router is very old.
fr: Routeur
Router
Script
noun
In computer programming, a script is a program or sequence of instructions that is interpreted or carried out by another program rather than by the computer processor.
Example: This script is very well made.
fr: Script
Image of a script.
Server
noun
A computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
Example: The server is down.
fr: Serveur
Server.
Software
noun
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Example: Chrome is a very useful software.
fr: Logiciel
Image of a software.
Website
noun
A set of related web pages located under a single domain name, typically produced by a single person or organization.
Example: This website belongs to my friend.
fr: site web
Image of a website.