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).
Citation
Elena Daehnhardt. (2026) 'Lesson 11: Glossary', daehnhardt.com, 07 January 2026. Available at: https://daehnhardt.com/courses/book0/11-glossary/