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AbstractionSimplified representation of something more complex
Binarya way of representing information using only two options
Binary alphabetTwo options used in your binary code.
BitA contraction of "binary digit". A bit is the single unit of information in a computer, typically represented as a 0 or 1.
BugAn error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected.
CodeThe language that programmers create and use to tell a computer what to do.
CommandAn instruction for the computer. Many commands put together up algorithms and computer programs.
Computer scienceUsing the power of computers to solve problem.
DataInformation often, quantities, character, or symbols that are the inputs and outputs of computer programs.
Digital footprintThe information about someone on the internet.
DNS (Domain name service)The service that translates URLs to IP addresses.
Fiber Optic CableA connection that uses light to transmit information.
FunctionA piece of code that you can easily call over and over again.
Function callThe piece of code that you add to a program to indicate that the program should run the code inside a function at a certain time.
InputA way to give information to a computer.
InternetA group of computers and servers that are connected to each other.
IP AddressA number assigned to any item that is connected to the internet.
OutputA way to get information out of a computer.
PixelShort for "picture element", the fundamentals unit of a digital image, typically a tiny square or dot that contains a single point of color of a larger image
Pattern MatchingFinding similarities between things.


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