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Terms

These terms present the basic vocabulary of programming and of C++. If you want to understand what people say about programming topics and to articulate your own ideas, you should know what each means.

  • affordability
  • analysis
  • blackboard
  • CAD/CAM
  • communication
  • correctness
  • customer
  • design
  • feedback
  • GUI
  • ideals
  • implementation
  • programmer
  • programming
  • software
  • stereotype
  • testing
  • user
  • //
    • This is a line comment. This symbol and following text on the same line is ignored by the compiler and is intended for human consumption.
  • <<
    • Insertion operator. Used to direct data into a receiving object.
  • C++
    • A higher level, compiled programming language built on top of the C language and including object-oriented facilities.
  • comment
    • A message written into a source code file that is intended for use specifically by humans and not the compiler.
  • compiler
    • A program that translates a higher-level, human-readable language into machine readable language. Also provides type and syntax checking.
  • compile-time error
    • An error that occurs during the compilation process.
  • cout
    • A function made available by including the std_lib_facilities.h file
  • executable
    • The final result of successful compilation and linking. This type of file can be run by the machine directly.
  • function
    • A reusable piece of code containing a return type, name, parameters and a body.
  • header
    • A file that can be used inside another source file by means of the #include directive.
  • IDE
    • An Integrated Development Environment. Usually includes a text editor, debugging facilities, formatting assistance, code highlighting, code completion, etc...
  • "#include"
    • The "#include" directive. Commands the pre-processor to copy the file and paste it into the source file in the place of the directive.
  • library
    • A separate piece of code intended for reuse inside other applications. Often includes task specific classes, functions or utilities.
  • linker
    • A program that links object files together, resulting in an executable file if successful.
  • main()
    • A mandatory function for every C++ application. Code execution starts in this function.
  • object code
    • the result of compiling a single translation unit.
  • output
    • Results of a running application directed outwards to the user(s) on screen on a printer, speakers, etc...
  • program
    • A generic word that could refer to a running application, the source code needed to build an application, a .exe file, etc... Also, the set of instructions telling a computer "what to do".
  • source code
    • Human readable code in a higher-level language such as C++, C or Python.
  • statement
    • A statement is a section of C++ code that specifies an action and is not a pre-processor directive. Usually ends with a semi-colon.