Programming Terms Crossword Puzzle

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Programming Terms Crossword Puzzle

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  • debugging : a process of analyzing a computer program and removing or correcting its logical or syntactical errors
  • comment : it is text in a program's code, script, or another file that is not meant to be seen by the user running the program
  • bug : it is a general term describing any unexpected hardware or software problem
  • gigabytes : a unit of information equal to one billion bytes
  • code : describes text written by a computer programmer using a programming language
  • exception : is a special condition encountered during program execution that is unexpected or anomalous
  • tokenization : it is replacing sensitive data within a system with equivalent, nonsensitive data that can be translated back to the original only by trusted individuals
  • cookie : a small packet of information that is saved on a user’s computer after visiting a website
  • cache : it is many computational processes require data to be stored where it can be frequently accessed
  • library : it refers to a collection of files, programs, routines, scripts, or functions that can be referenced in the programming code
  • front end : is the graphical user interface of a computer that makes it easier to use
  • back end : a task or operation is one that is performed in the background, without a user's awareness or direct interaction
  • crowdsourcing : it is using non-employees such as freelancers or volunteers to complete a given project
  • script : is a computer language with several commands within a file capable of being executed without being compiled
  • spoofing: a type of cyberattack where hackers digitally disguise themselves as trusted users in order to gain access to a system
  • object : it refers to any item, either in the physical or virtual world
  • wearable : it is the broad category of smart devices that can be worn, most commonly as a watch
  • package : is a module that can be added to any program to add additional options, features, or functionality
  • cloud : is any network of servers that are connected to perform a specific function by working together
  • virtualization : it is the creation of a digital equivalent of a physical it resource