What's Your Function?
This process involves teaching the computer a new command and explaining what it should do when that command is called.
What is "defining a function"?
This is a high-level, human-readable description of an algorithm, often used to plan out code before writing it in a specific programming language.
What is pseudocode?
This control structure repeatedly executes a block of code as long as a specified condition remains true.
What is a "while loop"?
This is a message embedded in your code to explain what is happening, making it easier for others (or yourself) to understand later.
What is a "comment"?
This person is responsible for creating the visual elements of a video game, including characters, environments, and special effects.
What is a "graphic artist"?
This action involves giving the command to the computer, prompting it to run the code associated with a previously defined function.
What is "calling a function"?
This design method involves starting with the largest problem and breaking it down into smaller, more manageable pieces to solve.
What is "top down design"?
To write a program where Karel puts down 300 tennis balls, you would likely use this control structure to repeat an action a specific number of times.
What is a "for loop"?
This refers to the way your code is written, covering aspects that go beyond whether or not it simply works.
What is "programming style"?
This person is responsible for creating and implementing sound and music for a video game.
What is an "audio engineer"?
This is the function that is automatically called when you start your program by clicking "run."
What is the "start function"?
This is where Karel lives and performs tasks.
What is a "world," "grid" or "Karel World"?
These are used to determine how commands are executed and control the order of actions within a program.
What are control structures?
This naming convention uses a lowercase first word and capitalizes the first letter of each subsequent word, often used in function names.
What is camel case?
This person is responsible for creating the movement and actions of characters, creatures, and objects in a video game.
What is an "animator"?
These are assumptions made about what must be true before a function is called, ensuring the function operates correctly.
What is a "precondition"?
Programs that are structured in this way have good decomposition and are easy to follow.
What is "reading like a story"?
This control structure evaluates a condition and executes one block of code if the condition is true, or another block if the condition is false.
What is the "if/else" statement?
This process involves finding and fixing errors or problems in your code to ensure it works correctly.
What is "debugging"?
This is the person responsible for creating and implementing the code that runs video games.
What is a "programmer"?
This refers to what should be true after a function has been executed, ensuring the function has the desired effect.
What is a "postcondition"?
This process involves splitting your code into smaller, more manageable functions to make it easier to understand and maintain.
What is "breaking down" (or decomposing) your code?
This control structure evaluates a condition and executes a block of code only if the condition is true.
What is the "if" statement?
This refers to the visual structure of your code, using tabs or spaces to organize it into a hierarchy and make it more readable.
What is "indentation"?
This person is responsible for creating the concepts and rules that govern a video game, including its mechanics, systems, and overall player experience.
What is a "game designer"?