Python Word

Wall

PART 1

ProgramA set of commands that run in

order from top to bottom.

DebuggingFinding and fixing the error or

bug in a program.

EditorThe area where all commands

are typed.

StageThe area where the visual output

of a program is displayed.

The Codesters stage is an x, y

coordinate plane.

SpriteAn object on the stage, like a

character or shape, that can

be given commands.

PixelThe unit of measurement on

the stage.

CommentA line in code that is used to

provide information about the

code.

It is ignored by the program and

does not run.

ParameterData that controls how a

command runs

Dot NotationUsing a sprite’s name in

order to give it a

command.

SyntaxThe rules that define the

ways a program must

be written.

CastingChanging the data type of a

variable.

StringA letter, word, or sentence.

Strings appear green on the

stage.

IntegerAny number that is not a

decimal or fraction.

Integers appear blue on the

stage.

VariableA name that stores a value.

ListA name that stores a group of

values.

Data TypeA name that defines the kind

of information a variable holds.

NestingIndentation that controls what

commands belong to what

blocks of code.

LoopA block of code containing

commands that will be run

more than once.

If StatementA block of code containing

commands that will only be

run if a certain condition is

met.

PART 2

IndexThe number that refers to a

single item’s place inside a

list.

FunctionA named block of code

containing commands that will

run when the function is

called.

ParameterA value passed into a function

or command that controls how

that function or command is

run.

FloatAny number that is a decimal

or fraction.

Floats appear blue in the

editor.

EventA named block of code

containing commands that will

run when a certain action

happens on the stage.

RefactoringThe process of taking a

program or piece of code and

editing it to improve its

structure.