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Lesson 11: Glossary

07 Jan 2026 /

Elena Daehnhardt


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TL;DR: Definitions for Bug, Loop, Variable, and more.

Glossary

  • Bug: A mistake in your code that stops it from working.
  • Code: Instructions we give to the computer.
  • Computer: A machine that follows instructions very fast.
  • Error: A message the computer gives when it is confused.
  • Function: A reusable block of code that does a specific job (like a recipe).
  • Input: Information we give to the computer (like typing on a keyboard).
  • Loop: A way to repeat code over and over again.
  • Output: What the computer gives back to us (like text on the screen).
  • Print: A command to show text on the screen.
  • Python: A popular programming language that is easy to read and write.
  • String: A piece of text, like “Hello World”.
  • Variable: A box where we store information (like a score or a name).
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