Tag: Igbo

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...

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) 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...

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) 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...

English (en) Full-stack development Full-stack development is the end- to-end development of applications. It includes both the front end and back end of an application. The front end is usually accessed by a client, and the back end forms the core of the application where all the business logic is applied. Other languages: Yoruba, Hausa...

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) Full-stack The term “full-stack” refers to all of the technologies and skills that are needed to finish a project. Each of these is called a “stack.” To put it another way, stacks can be made for mobile, the Web, or software. Plenty of the time, a software engineer works on either the front...