Languages
This language shares a name with a slithery creature and is known for its simplicity and readability.
Python
AI
Artificial Intelligence
What is the name of the block-coding program that has a yellow cat as a mascot?
Scratch
What is a variable in coding?
A variable is a named storage location in a computer's memory that stores data.
How many planets are in the solar system?
8
This language, often used for web development, emphasizes flexibility and readability and is one of the most common languages today.
JavaScript
GB
Gigabyte
What is debugging?
The process of finding and fixing errors or bugs in a program.
What is a loop in coding?
A sequence of instructions that are continually repeated until a certain condition is reached.
What is the most common gas in our atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Developed by Apple, this language is used for creating applications for macOS, iOS, and other Apple platforms.
Swift
JS
What does www stand for? ie) www.google.com
World Wide Web
What are comments used for in coding?
It is used to explain the code's functionality, or temporarily disable code without affecting its execution.
How many bones are in the average human body?
206
This language, developed by Google, is commonly used for building scalable and high-performance web applications.
Go (or Golang)
IT
Information Technology
Who is credited for first coming up with the concept of a computer language and is thought of as the first computer programmer?
Ada Lovelace
Give an example of a conditional in coding.
An if-then statement:
ie) If Jane does her homework, then Jane will get a good grade.
What are the first 10 digits of pi?
3.141592653
Known for its use in statistical computing and graphics, this language is often used in data analysis and visualization.
R
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language
What is a syntax error in programming, and how is it different from a logical error?
Syntax errors are detected during compilation and result from incorrect usage of programming language rules.
Logical errors are mistakes in understanding and cannot be easily identified during the compilation process.
What is an array in coding?
It is a list/collection of values. The individual values can be identified using indexing (0, 1, 2...)
What is the chemical formula of sugar?
C12H22O11