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| // | symbols used for a comment |
| { | opening bracket |
| Variables | Examples of this are:integer, string, float, double. |
| Constant | A variable that DOES NOT change during a program. |
| Function | a group of code that is blocked off with { } |
| DarkGDK | function required for graphics in Visual C++ |
| String | The type of variable you would use for storing words. |
| ( ) | shown after you call a function |
| 640 x 480 | the default window size in DarkGDK |
| Integer | The most common variable type we’ve used this semester. |
| X coordinate | measures from left to right of a window |
| Y coordinate | measures from top to bottom of a window |
| switch | This choice statement tests against a “menu” of values; uses break in between each one. |
| dbDot | this function creates a dot at a certain point |
| while | a looping statement that has while at the beginning of the code |
| Visual C++ | This is the name of the program we’ve used this semester. |
| 1000 | the number of milliseconds in a second; often used in dbWait( ) |
| Comments | Lines that tell the programmer information about the code; these do not print. |
| dbLine | this creates a line |
| DWORD | special data type when working with colors |
| atoi | used for input statements |
| dbRND | used to create random numbers |
| RGB | color codes (red, green, blue) |
| != | operator meaning not equal |
| dbWaitKey() | used to pause program until key is pushed |
| dbInk | changes the color of text & lines |
| void | the name given to an empty function |
| parameters | the number of items inside parenthesis |
| bitmap | images used in program are usually in this format |
| ++ | increment operator |
| -- | decrement operator |
