Core programming concepts explained simply for kids, such as variables, events, and functions.
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- What is a variable in programming?
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A named box that stores a value, like a labeled container for information.- What does it mean to declare a variable?
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To create a variable and give it a name so you can use it in your program.- What is a function?
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A reusable block of code that performs a specific task.- What is an event in programming?
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Something that happens during a program, like a click, key press, or timer going off.- What is an event handler?
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Code that runs when a specific event occurs.- What is a loop?
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A way to repeat code multiple times without writing it over and over.- What does a for loop do?
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Repeats code a specific number of times.- What does a while loop do?
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Repeats code as long as a condition is true.- What is a conditional statement?
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Code that checks if something is true or false, then does different things based on the answer.- What does an if statement do?
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Runs code only if a condition is true.- What does an else statement do?
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Runs code if the if condition is false.- What is a data type?
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A category of data, like numbers, text, or true or false values.- What is a string?
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Text data, like letters, words, or sentences enclosed in quotation marks.- What is an integer?
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A whole number, like 5, 42, or negative 10.- What is a Boolean?
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A data type that is either true or false.
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