English (en) Snake Case snake_case is a variable naming convention where each word is in lower case, and separated by underscores. It is also known as pothole_case. Examples: last_name, annual_ earnings, total_snakes_found. Commonly used in: Python, Ruby, C/C++ standard libraries, Wordpress, database table and column names. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Usoro...
Category: Technology
Robotic
English (en) Recycle bin Robotics is a branch of engineering and computer science that involves the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots. The objective of the robotics field is to create intelligent machines that can assist humans in a variety of ways. Robotics can take on a number of forms. Robotics is the design,...
Recycle bin
English (en) Recycle bin The Recycle Bin is a default folder found in computers running the Windows operating system. It acts as a temporary storage location for files and folders that have been deleted from the computer by mistake or purposefully. The Recycle Bin is a folder or directory where deleted items are temporarily stored....
Record (to store a video or audio)
English (en) Record (to store a video or audio) Sometimes abbreviated as Rec, record, or recording is a function that records audio from a microphone, video from a camera or another source. For example, someone may record an MP3 to a CD (compact disc) so they can listen to it when away from their computer....
Scripts
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...
Latency
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...
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
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;...
Function key
English (en) Function key The function keys or F keys are lined across the top of the keyboard and labelled F1 through F12. These keys act as shortcuts, performing certain functions, like saving files, printing data, or refreshing a page. Function key is any of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that has...
Conditional statements
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...
Function
English (en) Function An operational instruction for programming an electronic device, as a digital watch, computer, etc, also, an operation performed by such a device as a result of such an instruction. Other languages: Yoruba, Hausa Related terms Function key Igbo (ig) Usoro ọrụ Decomposition: Usoro means process or procedure while ọrụ means work. Ntụziaka...