Programming Fundamentals: Chapter 1

What is the primary function of a compiler in a programming language?

What is the primary function of an interpreter in a programming language?

What type of error occurs when the code is not written according to the syntax rules of a programming language?

What is the term for named memory locations used to store data during the execution of a program?

What type of error occurs when the output of a program is incorrect due to incorrect logic?

What is the first step in problem solving?

What are the three major operations performed by a computer?

What is a feature of object-oriented programming that allows for the use of other code without re-coding it completely?

What is the fourth step in the program development cycle?

What is the main difference between procedural programming and object-oriented programming?

What is the purpose of access specifiers in object-oriented programming?

What is the final step in the program development cycle?

Computer Operations

The computer performs three major operations: Input, Processing, and Output

Programming Languages

A programming language has its own set of rules, symbols, and syntax
Compiler: translates high-level language code into machine language
Interpreter: translates programming code one statement at a time

Key Aspects of Programming Logic

Variables: named memory locations used to store data during program execution
Data types: define the type of data stored in variables
Operators: symbols used to perform operations on one or more operands
Control structures: used to determine the flow of execution of the program
Functions: reusable pieces of code that perform a specific task
Syntax: set of rules that define how programs in a programming language must be written

Types of Errors

Syntax errors: incorrectly written code that does not follow syntax rules
Run-time errors: errors that arise during program execution
Logical errors: incorrect output due to incorrect order of instructions

Problem Solving

Identify the problem
Understand the problem
Identify alternative solutions
Select the best solution
List the instructions to solve the problem
Evaluate the solution

Program Development Cycle

Understand the problem
Plan the logic
Code the program
Translate the program into machine language
Test the program
Put the program into production
Maintain the program

Programming Paradigms

Procedural programming: divides program structure into small parts called functions, procedures, or methods
Object-oriented programming (OOP): divides program structure into small parts called objects
OOP features:
- Access specifiers (private, public, protected)
- Data hiding for security
- Overloading (different functionality with the same function name)
- Inheritance (reusing code with minor modifications)

Learn the basics of computer operations, programming languages, and programming logic. Understand the concepts of syntax, compilers, and interpreters. Explore key aspects of programming logic, including variables and more.