Programming Errors and Language Fundamentals
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What type of error occurs when a programmer incorrectly predicts user behavior?

  • Semantic Error
  • Logical Error (correct)
  • Syntax Error
  • Runtime Error
  • What is the set of rules that defines the structure of instructions in a programming language?

  • Grammar
  • Semantics
  • Vocabulary
  • Syntax (correct)
  • What type of error occurs when a word is used out of context or is not recognizable in the language vocabulary?

  • TypeError
  • Syntax Error
  • Semantic Error (correct)
  • Logical Error
  • What is the result of a typo or unmatching parentheses in a code?

    <p>Syntax Error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a syntax error and a semantic error?

    <p>Syntax errors are related to grammar, semantic errors are related to meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of error is most easily detectable by the compiler?

    <p>Syntax Error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of error occurs when a specific value is not of the expected type?

    <p>TypeError</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of finding and fixing errors?

    <p>Debugging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of error occurs when the programmer tries to access a function or a variable that does not exist?

    <p>ReferenceError</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the finally statement?

    <p>To execute code regardless of errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of error is generated when a value is passed to a function outside its acceptable range?

    <p>RangeError</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the debugger statement?

    <p>To pause code execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Errors in Programming

    • Errors occur due to misconceptions, improper use of programming language, typos, or inability to predict user behavior.
    • Types of errors include:
      • Syntax Error: occurs when the code is ill-formed, with typos or unmatching parentheses/brackets, making it impossible for JavaScript to execute.
      • Semantic Error: occurs when a new word is not recognizable in the vocabulary, or when a word is out of context, making it difficult for the compiler to detect.
      • Logical Error: occurs when the code does not follow the intended direction, making it difficult to detect.

    Programming Language

    • Programming language communicates like natural language, with its own grammar and vocabulary.
    • Grammar in programming language refers to the set of rules that define the structure of instructions.
    • Vocabulary in programming language refers to the list of words that can be used to build instructions.

    Syntax and Semantic Errors

    • Syntax Error: violates the language syntax rule, making it impossible for the code to execute.
    • Semantic Error: occurs when a word is not recognizable in the vocabulary, or when a word is out of context, making it difficult for the compiler to detect.

    Error Handling

    • JavaScript engine generates and throws specific objects with information about the encountered error when it detects syntactic or semantic errors.
    • When errors occur, the program execution is interrupted, and the appropriate information is displayed on the console.

    Exception Handling

    • Exceptions are errors that occur while the program is running.
    • Exceptions can be caught using try-catch blocks.
    • Finally Statement is an optional block that is always executed after the try and catch blocks, regardless of whether an error occurs.

    Debugging

    • Debugging is a part of troubleshooting in programming.
    • Debugging Statement is used to pause the program execution and wait for a decision.
    • Breakpoint is a point in the code where the debugger pauses execution, allowing the developer to inspect the code.

    Console Logs

    • When debugging is present in a browser, the console in the developer tool shows the debugger log, indicating whether the code execution stopped, paused, or is currently in debug mode.

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    Test your understanding of common programming errors, including syntax, semantic, and logical errors. Also, learn about the basics of programming languages, including syntax and vocabulary.

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