Kids who learn coding are learning a new language that is complete with its own syntax and vocabulary. <\/strong>While not exactly gibberish, it probably seems like it from the outside. Many of these coding terms, definitions, and concepts can feel as foreign as being on a new planet. So, it\u2019s important to understand and feel comfortable with coding jargon before diving into the written portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Code documentation and terminology gives a foundation for how a language works and how specific parts of your code will function. By learning the most common programming terms and concepts, kids can feel confident as they read and learn more about specific languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This list of the 200 common programming and coding terms is simplified for kids to be easy to understand. Kids can use it as a reference if they are learning or as a refresher if they\u2019ve already started coding.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Browse Terms: A<\/a> B<\/a> C<\/a> D<\/a> E<\/a> F<\/a> G<\/a> H<\/a> I<\/a> J<\/a> K<\/a> L<\/a> M<\/a> N<\/a> O<\/a> P<\/a> Q<\/a> R<\/a> S<\/a> T<\/a> U<\/a> V<\/a> W<\/a> X<\/a> Y<\/a> Z<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n Simplified code or technology that\u2019s easy to use without knowing how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information in a database that\u2019s presented to a user. This term is common in MVC (Model, View, Controller) development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A process of building software in stages. Work is divided into short bursts called sprints. Separate teams may work on different parts of a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A method for getting data from a web server that uses XML, JavaScript, and HTML.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sequence of problem-solving steps. For example: Add a series of values together, and then divide by the number of values. These steps produce a mean or average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A JavaScript front end framework for building websites. A collection of templates and pre-written code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Apache, or Apache HTTP Server, is an open-source and free web server software. Apache had a significant role in the initial growth of the internet and is also the \u201cA\u201d in LAMP Stack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An application programming interface (API) allows interactions between multiple software programs so programmers have access to data and info from external software. The Google Maps API lets people use satellite photos and maps in their own programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An agreement between an employer and an employee. The apprentice (employee) gets training and pay in exchange for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A number, text string, or other value required for a function to run its code. An argument is the x in f(x) = y.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These operators are used with numbers to perform basic math, for example “+” for addition. Computers have to add and subtract, multiply and divide to do almost anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A single variable that contains a list of data. For example, myNumbers = [0,1,2,3]. Here, myNumbers is an array of numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) is a system for electronic communication. It has 128 numbers that stand for letters and other symbols. ASCII is the same all over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An operator that assigns a value to a variable. For example, “=” in Python assigns a value on the right to the variable on the left. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning that may take place at a different time for each student. The material is usually recorded or pre-made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A programming language that doesn’t have to do things in the order they are written. Instead, it can do many things at once. For example, JavaScript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Software that puts digital objects on images or videos of the real world. AR (Augmented Reality) is popular on smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-guiding and able to work independently without input from a person. Many drones and some cars are autonomous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended:<\/strong> Coding for Teens<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The server side of the internet that the user can’t see. The back end stores, retrieves, and modifies data, it’s essentially the brains of a website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A JavaScript library used mostly for one-page web apps to give structure and handle user input and interactivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A system of two possible states, zero and one. Computers operate in binary, meaning they store data and perform calculations using only zeros and ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The numbers 0 and 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Combinations of zeroes and ones that make up a computer program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A single 0 or 1. It’s the smallest unit of information in computing and digital communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A visual programming language. Block-based programming lets users drag and drop blocks of code to make programs (as opposed to writing text). For example, Scratch is a block programming language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A block programming language created by Code.org. It’s used to teach kids how to code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The “true or false” logic that powers computers. The boolean data type has one of two possible values: it’s either true or false. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An open-source framework. A group of templates for building the front end of a website. A large set of HTML files, CSS stylesheets, and JavaScript. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Broken code that causes a program to malfunction. Bugs often crash a program or make an error message appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To build a program is to make it ready for users. Coders may use special tools to create “builds”, or finished applications. First, coding, testing, and debugging must be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A byte is eight bits. For example, 0000 0001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A powerful programming language. It’s used to build fast programs. C++ is common in computerized electronic devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A snippet of code that makes a function begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To call a variable is to use it somewhere in a program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A form of capitalization used for naming variables. The first letter is always lowercase, and the first letter of every word after that is uppercase. For example, “thisVariable” is in camelcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An abbreviation of the word “character.” It refers to a single letter, number, or symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The class attribute specifies one or more class names for an HTML element. It’s mostly used to point to a class in a CSS page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A template that defines the qualities of everything that belongs to it. Each member of a class is an object. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To press the button on a computer mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A remote data storage location, such as Dropbox. The cloud is a broad term that refers to general internet storage or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The written content of a computer program. Code tells the computer what to do, where to store information, and what to show the user. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A process of looking through code for mistakes or bugs. Programmers sometimes do code reviews in teams. This increases their ability to find and fix errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The process of writing a computer program. Coding is often the majority of what software engineers do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A problem given to a programmer during a job interview or at school. The programmer must solve it with code, and in the most efficient or effective way possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A human-readable language used to make computer programs. C, Java, and Python are examples of coding languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An order the computer must carry out. Copy, Paste, and Print are examples of commands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A computer program that works with text-only input from a user. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A text-based way to interact with a computer. There are no buttons, dropdowns, or clickable elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The procedure that translates code into a format the computer can use. Some programming languages are called compiled languages. They have to be compiled before they can be used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A program that changes text-based code into the code a computer understands. The result is an application, often a .exe file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reformatting a problem so it becomes solvable by a computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A bundle of code that tells a computer what to do. Computer programs do all sorts of things. Some solve math problems. Some play music. Even video games are computer programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ideas that make it possible to solve problems with computers. A computer scientist knows about bits, bytes, code, and memory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended:<\/strong> Computer Science Classes for Kids<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A statement that helps a computer decide what to do next. A condition statement has an If\/Then format. For example, If a = 1, then add a to b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A number, text string, or symbol that never changes value while a program is running. Variables can increase or decrease in value. But a constant stays the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The act of recruiting big groups of people to work on a project. People may work for free or for pay. But everyone contributes to the final goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The code that controls the appearance of a website. This includes things like font styles, colors, and margins. CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A field of computing that deals with the safety of anything stored on a computer. The primary goal is to prevent hackers from stealing data or money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Any information that can be stored or used in a computer program. Names, addresses, and phone numbers are data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The science of finding patterns in data with computers. Facebook, Google, and even the government rely on data science. It helps them make better decisions and more useful products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The formats used to store and organize data in a computer program. Data structures make information as easy to access as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The kind of information that a variable or constant can hold. Examples include strings, integers, and booleans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A digital vault that stores information. Databases look like tables in a spreadsheet. A website stores usernames and passwords in a database. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The process of looking for and repairing coding errors. Debugging is an important part of software development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A single word or symbol used to describe a function or variable. It defines the type of variable or function so the compiler or interpreter knows what to do with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To divide a complex challenge into smaller chunks. The goal is to make it easier to solve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To create a function and the code that goes inside it. After defining a function, the programmer can call it when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process of launching an application or releasing it to users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Any piece of information you leave on a website. A blog post, a comment, or a “like” can be a digital footprint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Python framework for the web. Django makes Python website development easier. It’s a collection of templates and libraries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A computer system that turns a written domain name into numbers. These numbers are called an IP (Internet Protocol) address. Computers need IP addresses to find websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A quick pair of mouse clicks, usually to open an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To press and hold the button on a computer mouse, then move the mouse before releasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To let up on the mouse button after clicking and dragging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n DRY stands for Don’t Repeat Yourself. This principle states, “Every piece of knowledge must have a single, unambiguous, authoritative representation within a system.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n A type of broadband (fast) internet service. It uses phone or coaxial cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended:<\/strong> Coding Websites for Kids<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n An alternative inside an If statement. It essentially tells the computer, “Do one thing if something is true, or else do another thing if it’s not true.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n A loop that never ends because the condition it depends on is always true. An endless loop is a bug. Every loop should end, otherwise, the program would be stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An event is something that triggers a response in a program. For example, a mouse click or a button press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Code that responds to an event such as a mouse click or button press. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An error that may be caused by a user or missing piece of data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The backend framework for Node.js. Express is useful for modules and web apps. Developers can build APIs with Express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An arithmetic statement such as 1+2 or x-y.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An acronym for First Attempt In Learning. Failure is a regular part of the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flask is a backend web framework written in Python. It’s an API of Python that lets us build up web applications quickly and easily without special tools or libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A block of code that repeats several times. The programmer must specify the number of times the code should repeat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A set of “templates” that programmers use to build programs quickly. Frameworks may contain pre-written code, markup, and APIs. Web frameworks exist for the front end and back end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The part of a computer program that a user sees and interacts with. The front end is also called the user interface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A developer who works on the back end and front end of a website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A chunk of code that takes input, manipulates it, and produces some kind of output. Programmers create a function just once, but they can use it over and over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A short snippet of code that triggers a function to run. After writing a function, you must call it whenever you want to use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The inner workings of a function. The code inside of a function that makes it work.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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