Computer Science
Algorithms, programming concepts and data types.
Study guides
- What Is an Algorithm?Supporting explainer
- Variables and Data Types in ProgrammingSupporting explainer
- Conditions and LoopsSupporting explainer
Key vocabulary
- AlgorithmA finite, ordered set of clear steps for solving a problem.
- BooleanA data type with two possible values, true or false.
- Data typeThe kind of value a variable holds, such as integer, string or Boolean.
- FlowchartA diagram that shows the steps of a process using shapes and arrows.
- IntegerA whole number, positive, negative or zero.
- IterationThe repetition of a set of instructions.
- PseudocodeA structured way to describe an algorithm that looks like code but is not tied to any language.
- StringA sequence of characters, such as text.
- Variable (programming)A named location in memory that stores a value which can change.