Author: Lucy Iwuala

English (en) Scripts Similar in a way to the scripts used by Hollywood stars, a script in programming terms is a line by line set of instructions for a computer program to follow. These are often used for automation or for generating dynamic page content. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Usoro edide...

English (en) Latency Latency is the measure of time between entering an input and the returned output. The higher the latency, the longer it takes. This is an important factor for web applications and interfaces where a noticeable delay may impact user satisfaction. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ogbugbu oge Decomposition: Latency...

English (en) Integrated Development Environment (IDE) An integrated development environment is a software tool where developers can write code and run their programs. Many provide useful features like syntax highlighting, debugging tools, version control and more. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ogige Nkwalite Achịkọbara Decomposition: Ogige Nkwalite Achịkọbara : Ogige - Environment;...

English (en) Conditional statements Conditional statements, another fundamental piece of programming instructions, set the terms for when a program moves forward. This is often expressed in an “If, then” format. If all conditions expressed are met and true, only then will the computer move on to do the next step. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related...

English (en) Compiling The process of taking code that’s written in a high-level language (like C++) by human developers and translating it into machine- readable code. Compiling is the transformation from Source Code (human readable) into machine code (computer executable). Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) MNchị̀kọ̀ta iwu Decomposition: Nchị̀kọ̀ta iwu : Nchị̀kọ̀ta...

English (en) Code Code refers to the string of commands or directions used by different programming languages in order to create, edit or manage computer programs or applications. Code is used by computers to determine which action should be taken, define parameters and more. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mkpọpe Decomposition: Code...

English (en) Camel Case Camel case refers to the practice of capitalizing the first letter of each compound word in a programming variable to improve readability. For example, “StretchLength” and “FixedHeight.”. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms   Igbo (ig) Nsogbu nmeňgharị̀ Decomposition: Mkpụrụ edemede Nnukwu n'isi mbido okwu : Mkpụrụ edemede - alphabet /...

English (en) Bug A bug is a programming error that causes unexpected glitches or problems for a program’s end user. Debugging is the process of identifying, documenting and fixing the issues caused by bugs. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nsogbu nmeňgharị̀ Decomposition: Nsogbu nmeňgharị̀ : Nsogbu _ problem; Nmeñgarị́ - Error Nje...

English (en) Boolean A function in programming with binary choices, like “Yes or No” and “True or False.” This serves as a basic building block of programming logic. The term Boolean means a result that can only have one of two possible values: true or false. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mbuozi...

English (en) API (Application Programming Interface) An API is a software go-between that brings information from one application to another. It allows applications to communicate with one another while preserving some security measures for each endpoint. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mbuozi Decomposition: API can translate to MBUOZI in Igbo. Mbụ -carrier;...