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2.2 Programming Fundamentals

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Total cards: 12•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Variable -

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A named container that stores a value in RAM that CAN change.

#2
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Constant -

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A value that CANNOT change

#3
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Data types -

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Type of data stored in a variable

#4
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String -

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Alphanumeric characters

#5
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Integer -

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Whole numbers

#6
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Real/float

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Decimal numbers

#7
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Boolean -

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TRUE or FALSE

#8
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Binary shifts

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1 shift left = x2. 1 shift right = x1/2

#9
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Sequence -

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Each step is executed in the order that it is written. All algorithms are made up of at least a basic sequence of instructions.

#10
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Selection -

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Controls the flow of an algorithm by checking whether a condition is met or not before determining which steps should follow.

#11
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Iteration -

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Controls the flow of an algorithm by repeating a set of instructions either for a fixed number of time or whilst a set condition is met.

#12
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Casting -

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