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8-Bit Programming Glossary
8-Bit Programming Glossary
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1. Fundamental Concepts
Algorithm
A step-by-step set of instructions or rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.
Variable
A symbolic name that is a reference or pointer to an object or a value. It's a way to store information that can be used and changed throughout a program.
Data Type
A classification that specifies which type of value a variable has and what type of mathematical, relational, or logical operations can be applied to it without causing an error. (e.g., Integer, String, Boolean).
Syntax
The set of rules that defines the combinations of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured statements or expressions in a programming language.
Compiler
A special program that processes statements written in a particular programming language and turns them into machine language or "code" that a computer's processor uses. It translates the entire program at once.
Interpreter
A program that directly executes instructions written in a programming language, without previously compiling them into a machine language program. It translates one statement at a time.
Bug & Debugging
A Bug is an error or flaw in a program. Debugging is the process of finding and fixing these bugs.
2. Paradigms & Languages
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
A paradigm based on "objects," which can contain data and code. Key concepts include Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Polymorphism.
Functional Programming (FP)
A paradigm that treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoids changing-state and mutable data.
High-Level Language
A programming language with strong abstraction from the details of the computer. It's closer to human language (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
Low-Level Language
A programming language that provides little abstraction from a computer's instruction set. It's closer to machine code (e.g., Assembly).
3. Web Development
Frontend
The part of a website the user interacts with directly. Also known as client-side. Involves HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Backend
The server-side of an application.…
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Algorithm</h3>
<p>A step-by-step set of instructions or rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Variable</h3>
<p>A symbolic name that is a reference or pointer to an object or a value. It's a way to store information that can be used and changed throughout a program.</p>
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<p>A classification that specifies which type of value a variable has and what type of mathematical, relational, or logical operations can be applied to it without causing an error. (e.g., Integer, String, Boolean).</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Syntax</h3>
<p>The set of rules that defines the combinations of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured statements or expressions in a programming language.</p>
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<p>A special program that processes statements written in a particular programming language and turns them into machine language or "code" that a computer's processor uses. It translates the entire program at once.</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Interpreter</h3>
<p>A program that directly executes instructions written in a programming language, without previously compiling them into a machine language program. It translates one statement at a time.</p>
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<p>A Bug is an error or flaw in a program. Debugging is the process of finding and fixing these bugs.</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)</h3>
<p>A paradigm based on "objects," which can contain data and code. Key concepts include Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Polymorphism.</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Functional Programming (FP)</h3>
<p>A paradigm that treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoids changing-state and mutable data.</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">High-Level Language</h3>
<p>A programming language with strong abstraction from the details of the computer. It's closer to human language (e.g., Python, JavaScript).</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Low-Level Language</h3>
<p>A programming language that provides little abstraction from a computer's instruction set. It's closer to machine code (e.g., Assembly).</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Frontend</h3>
<p>The part of a website the user interacts with directly. Also known as client-side. Involves HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.</p>
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<p>The server-side of an application. It manages the database, server logic, and application integration.</p>
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<p>HyperText Transfer Protocol (Secure). The protocol used for transmitting web pages over the Internet. HTTPS is the encrypted, secure version.</p>
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<p>Application Programming Interface. A set of rules allowing different software applications to communicate with each other.</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">JSON</h3>
<p>JavaScript Object Notation. A lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and for machines to parse.</p>
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<p>An organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system.</p>
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<p>Structured Query Language. The standard language for managing and manipulating relational databases.</p>
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<p>A database that provides a mechanism for storage and retrieval of data that is modeled in means other than tables, like key-value or document.</p>
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<p>Create, Read, Update, Delete. The four basic operations of persistent storage in a database.</p>
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<h3 class="text-lg term-title text-glow">Git</h3>
<p>A distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code during software development.</p>
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<p>Command-Line Interface. A text-based interface used for running programs and managing files.</p>
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<p>Integrated Development Environment. A software suite that consolidates basic tools for software development (e.g., VS Code, IntelliJ).</p>
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<p>A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers. Containerization packages an app with its dependencies.</p>
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<p>An iterative approach to project management and software development that helps teams deliver value to their customers faster.</p>
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<p>A set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to shorten the development life cycle.</p>
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<p>Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery. A practice where code changes are automatically built, tested, and prepared for release.</p>
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