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Welcome to the glossary. Since you may encounter words and phrases which you are
unfamiliar with, it is advised that you either print out the glossary or keep it open in a
separate window while you are viewing the scripting section.
- Variable: a location in the computer's memory where a piece of information can be stored
- Array: a location in memory where several pieces of information can be stored
- Subroutine: a section of code which performs one or more actions
- Function: a section of code which performs actions and/or calculations, ending with a
single value
- Keyword: a word which has special significance in a programming language
- Operator: a word or symbol used to compare or change values
- Syntax: the rules of structure within a language
- Parameter: data which is sent to a function or subroutine
- Initialization: setting an initial value in a variable or array
- Conditional Statement: when one action is dependant on something.
Ex: If Joe passes the test, his family goes to Florida.
- Looping Structures: repeats a section of code
- Flow: the direction that the program follows when running; controlled by
conditional statements and looping structures
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