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Which of the following best describes what 'begets' means in the context of programming?
Which of the following best describes what 'begets' means in the context of programming?
- To cause or bring about a particular outcome or consequence. (correct)
- To completely resolve all errors and bugs present in the code.
- To efficiently manage memory allocation within a program.
- To securely encrypt and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
The term 'inclusion' refers exclusively to incorporating external libraries into a project.
The term 'inclusion' refers exclusively to incorporating external libraries into a project.
False (B)
Explain how the term 'sophisticated' might apply to a modern web application architecture.
Explain how the term 'sophisticated' might apply to a modern web application architecture.
A sophisticated web application architecture incorporates advanced and complex solutions for state management, UI patterns, and overall system design.
Using the JavaScript eval function is sometimes necessary in legacy systems, ________ it is generally discouraged due to security concerns.
Using the JavaScript eval function is sometimes necessary in legacy systems, ________ it is generally discouraged due to security concerns.
Which scenario best illustrates the use of ferrite rods in a coding environment?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of ferrite rods in a coding environment?
Scope creep refers to the gradual improvement of software performance over time due to code optimization.
Scope creep refers to the gradual improvement of software performance over time due to code optimization.
Match the programming concept with its correct description:
Match the programming concept with its correct description:
Explain how inefficient event listeners in JavaScript can lead to flickering mouse trails.
Explain how inefficient event listeners in JavaScript can lead to flickering mouse trails.
Which word conveys a sense of conceding a point while introducing a contrasting element with words like 'though' or 'although'?
Which word conveys a sense of conceding a point while introducing a contrasting element with words like 'though' or 'although'?
The term 'begets' is used to describe a solution that simplifies complex systems in programming.
The term 'begets' is used to describe a solution that simplifies complex systems in programming.
After considerable time spent debugging JavaScript's asynchronous behavior, developers become increasingly ______ to complex promise chains.
After considerable time spent debugging JavaScript's asynchronous behavior, developers become increasingly ______ to complex promise chains.
Describe a scenario in which one might use 'nevertheless' in a technical discussion about choosing a programming language.
Describe a scenario in which one might use 'nevertheless' in a technical discussion about choosing a programming language.
Match the programming concepts with their correct descriptions:
Match the programming concepts with their correct descriptions:
When might a functional programming paradigm be preferred over an object-oriented paradigm?
When might a functional programming paradigm be preferred over an object-oriented paradigm?
Using properly shielded cables eliminates the need for ferrite rods in electronic circuits.
Using properly shielded cables eliminates the need for ferrite rods in electronic circuits.
Describe a scenario where scope creep could negatively impact a software project, and specify how this impact could manifest.
Describe a scenario where scope creep could negatively impact a software project, and specify how this impact could manifest.
Flashcards
Ferrite Rods
Ferrite Rods
Magnetic rods used in electronics for filtering and reducing interference.
Creep
Creep
The slow movement or gradual change of something over time, especially in project scope.
Flickering Mouse Trails
Flickering Mouse Trails
A visual glitch where the mouse pointer leaves a flickering trail, often due to rendering issues.
Accustomed
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Paradigm
Paradigm
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Compilation
Compilation
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Defensive Programming
Defensive Programming
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Information
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Inclusion
Inclusion
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Begets
Begets
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Nevertheless
Nevertheless
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Albeit
Albeit
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Sophisticated
Sophisticated
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Inclusion
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Begets
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Study Notes
- Programming vocabulary for developers and students
Ferrite Rods
- Magnetic rods that filter and reduce interference in electronics.
- Essential in hardware development for reducing electromagnetic noise in circuits.
- Ensures clean signals free from interference, especially in IoT projects using JavaScript.
- Related terms: Electromagnetic interference (EMI), signal filtering
Creep
- Slow movement or gradual change of something over time.
- In software development, refers to the addition of new features beyond the original plan (scope).
- A simple to-do app expanding into a full project management tool is an example.
- Synonyms: Drift, expansion
- Related terms: Scope creep, memory creep, feature creep
Flickering Mouse Trails
- A visual glitch causing the mouse pointer to leave a flickering trail.
- Caused by rendering issues.
- Inefficient JavaScript event listeners can cause this in web applications.
- Occurs when the browser struggles to smoothly render mouse movements.
- Related terms: Render lag, UI glitches, performance issues
Accustomed
- Being familiar with something due to repeated exposure.
- Developers become accustomed to React's syntax and component-based architecture after working with it.
- They become familiar with hooks like
useStateoruseEffect. - Synonyms: Familiar, used to
- Related terms: Accustomed to JavaScript syntax, habitual coding patterns
Paradigm
- A widely-accepted model or pattern for something.
- Functional programming is a paradigm emphasizing immutability and pure functions
- Libraries like Redux in JavaScript follow this paradigm for predictable application state management.
- Synonyms: Model, framework
- Related terms: Programming paradigms, OOP vs. functional paradigm
Inclusion
- The act of adding or incorporating something.
- Inclusion of TypeScript in a JavaScript project improves code safety.
- TypeScript's type-checking helps catch errors during development.
- Synonyms: Incorporation, addition
- Related terms: ES6 module inclusion, feature inclusion
Begets
- To cause or bring about something.
- Poor error handling in programming leads to unexpected crashes
- If you don’t handle null values properly, your application might throw errors and stop working.
- Synonyms: Leads to, causes
- Related terms: Cause-and-effect in programming, chaining operations
Nevertheless
- Despite what has just been said.
- The JavaScript function
evalis considered unsafe but is still used in some legacy systems. - Developers should avoid it to prevent security vulnerabilities.
- Synonyms: However, nonetheless
- Related terms: Nevertheless in technical writing, handling deprecated functions
Albeit
- Although, even though.
- A new sorting algorithm may be fast, but it may have higher memory usage.
- The new sorting algorithm sorts a million records in seconds but requires twice the memory of the older one.
- Synonyms: Although, though
- Related terms: Albeit in documentation, expressing conditions in programming
Sophisticated
- Highly developed, advanced, or complex.
- Modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Angular offer advanced solutions for state management.
- React’s Context API allows developers to manage global state without prop drilling.
- Synonyms: Advanced, refined
- Related terms: Sophisticated algorithms, complex architectures, advanced UI patterns
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Description
Definitions of programming terms. 'Ferrite Rods' are magnetic rods that filter and reduce interference in electronics. 'Creep' refers to the addition of new features beyond the original scope. 'Flickering Mouse Trails' is a visual glitch caused by rendering issues.
