Hey, my name is Angelot Berny G. I'm currently studying cyber security at Ahuntsic College. I have been in this program for one and a half years, and I'm doing pretty good so far. This glossary is meant to be a helpfully a guide for every new student struggling with the programming lingo, because it can get really confusing at first.
This glossary focuses on key computer science terms that are commonly used in both academic and real world settings. Understanding these words can help students grasp course content more easily and communicate more confidently when working on projects or solving problems. The glossary contains around 6 essential terms. It includes clear definitions, real examples when possible, and explanations in simple language
class
noun
serves as a blueprint for creating objects. It defines the state (data) and behavior (methods) that objects of that class will possess.
Example: it's like the surface you coding on!
fr: classe
conditional
adjective
constructs that allow a program to make decisions and execute specific blocks of code based on whether certain conditions are true or false. They are fundamental to controlling the flow of a program.
Example: in other words making a certain type of result base on the data the user puts.
let age = 16;
if (age >= 18) {
console.log("You are an adult.");
} else {
console.log("You are a minor.");
}
fr: condition
loop
noun
a structure for repeating a block of code.
Example: This can do repeating calculation as much as needed to save you time in your codes.
ex:
for ( i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
console.log(`Iteration ${i}`);
}
fr: boucle
method
noun
a reusable block of code that performs a task.
Example: this method just put the first and last name together
const person = {
firstName: "John",
lastName: "Doe",
fullName: function() {
return this.firstName + " " + this.lastName;
}
};
console.log(person.fullName()); // Output: John Doe
fr: function
object
noun
An instance of a class containing data and functions.
Example: it's when multiple classes different roles collaborate together to make one code.
fr: object
variable
noun
A storage location identified by a name used to hold data.
Example: ex:
int (variable type) number ( the variable ) = 29 (the data) ;