Adventures in Coding

application

A set of programming commands that follow each other in a particular order to accomplish tasks. Application is another name for a computer program.

argument

Any value that is sent into a program or a custom block.

array

A variable that can hold multiple values using the same name.

backdrop

What displays behind your sprites on the Stage. A costume for the Stage sprite.

block

A puzzle-piece shape in Scratch that is used to create commands.

Boolean block

A hexagonally shaped Scratch block that stands for a true or false value.

branching

Programming commands that choose between multiple paths.

broadcasting

In Scratch, a broadcast sends a secret message that only sprites can tune into and hear.

bug

Anything that causes your program to run incorrectly or not at all.

cap block

A Scratch block that is used to stop a script or project.

C-block

A C-block is a Scratch block that stack blocks can fit into. They perform loops or make decisions.

chat bot

A program that talks, or chats, with people.

coding

A common name for computer programming. When you code, you’re using a computer language to tell computers what to do.

command

An instruction, written in a programming language, that tells a computer to do a task.

comment

A note that you leave in a program that’s intended to be read by people rather than computers.

conductor

A channel that electricity can travel ...