COMPUTER SCIENCE TERMINOLOGY

Before learning about the FTW CODE platform, let’s learn some common computer science terms.

Algorithm − a sequence of instructions used to solve a problem
Command − an instruction that tells a computer to do a specific task
Code − a list of commands for a computer to perform
Input − information that is given to a computer
Output − information that is given from a computer
Compiler − a program that translates code a person writes into a language that a computer can understand
Bug − an unintentional error in code that gives unexpected results
Debugging − the process of finding and correcting bugs in code

Algorithm

a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer

Closed Block

A type of coding block in which other blocks can be placed inside of them but they cannot be placed inside of any other blocks.

Code

Code is a term used to describe text that is written using the protocol of a particular language by a computer programmer

Functions

A function is a block of organized, reusable code that is used to perform a specific action

Program

detailed plan or procedure for solving a problem with a computer;

Snap Block

A type of coding block that can be placed inside a closed block.

INTRODUCTION

COMPUTER SCIENCE TERMINOLOGY

WRITING CODE IN FTW CODE

TOOLS & ACCESSIBILITY TO FTW CODE

CONNECTING HOPPER TO FTW CODE

LOOPS TAB IN FTW CODE

GENERAL & MINI DRONE TABS IN FTW CODE

TIPS FOR CODING IN FTW CODE