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integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system
microprocessor
set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices such as smartphones or tablets
mobile development
a project aimed at developing an unhackable computer by turning computer circuits into unsolvable puzzles
morpheus
software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services
operating system
Open Systems Interconnection model provides a conceptual understanding of networking; an essential aspect of computer networking theory; characterizes and standardizes communication functions of a computing system without regard to underlying internal structure and technology
OSI model
Short for "picture element," it is the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)
pixel
the combination of a computer and an operating system
platform
allowing routines to use variables of different types at different times
polymorphic
error resulting from bad code in some program involved in producing an erroneous result
programming errors
rules determining the format and transmission of data
protocol
a simple model that lets you test out your idea; an example that serves as a basis for future models
prototype
detailed yet readable description of what a computer program or algorithm must do, expressed in a formally-styled natural language rather than in a programming language; sometimes used as a detailed step in the process of developing a program.
pseudocode
a request for information from a database
query
Random Access Memory - the most common computer memory; used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on
RAM
a collection of data items arranged for processing by a program; multiple records are contained in a file or data set
record
branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application (use) of robots
robotics
A computer that exists only to provide things to other computers; access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
server
process used by the software industry to design, develop and test high quality software; aims to produce high-quality software that meets or exceeds customer expectations, reaches completion within expected times and cost estimates
software development cycle
any collection of computer instructions, possibly with comments, written using a human-readable programming language, usually as plain text; contains variable declarations, instructions, functions, loops, and other statements that tell the program how to function
source code
Structured Query Language - used to communicate with a database
SQL
Secure Sockets Layer - a standard security protocol for establishing encrypted links between a web server and a browser in online communication; ensures that all data transmitted between the web server and browser remains encrypted.
SSL
an arrangement of information in rows and columns containing cells that make comparing and contrasting information easier
table
transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location
upload
universal resource locator-the address of a web page on the world wide web
URL
A placeholder for a piece of information that can change.
variable
a type of array that is one dimensional; a logical element in programming languages that are used for storing data
vector
a document commonly written in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) that is accessible through the Internet or other network using an Internet browser
webpages