What a bug is and simple strategies kids can use to find and fix mistakes in their code.
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- What is a bug in computer code?
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A mistake or error that makes the program not work as planned.- What is a syntax error?
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A mistake in how you write the code, like wrong punctuation, spelling, or symbols.- What is a logic error?
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The code runs but does not do what you wanted it to do.- What is a print statement?
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A command that shows a message on the screen to help you see what your code is doing.- What does it mean to test your code?
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Running your code to see if it works the way you expect.- What should you check first when code does not work?
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Read the error message to see what went wrong.- What is rubber duck debugging?
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Explaining your code out loud to a rubber duck or anyone to find your own mistake.- What is a variable in code?
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A container that stores a value you use in your program.- What happens if you misspell a variable name?
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The code may not work because the computer cannot find that variable.- What is an infinite loop?
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A loop that never stops running because the ending condition is never true.- Why should you write one small part of your code at a time?
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So you can test each part and find bugs more easily.- What does an off-by-one error mean?
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When your count or loop goes one number too high or too low.- What should you do before making big changes to your code?
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Save a copy of the version that worked.- What is a compile error?
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An error that happens when the computer tries to read your code because the code is not written correctly.- What is a runtime error?
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An error that happens while your program is running.
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