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Topic: English for Computer Programmers 1



An exercise to help you learn & practice the most up-to-date IT (information technology)-related words and expressions. This exercise is on computer programming terminology. Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.


1. We have to design a new _____________________ for our website.
  part
  section
  area

2. I don't have a lot of experience in _____________________-oriented programming languages like Java.
  code
  subject
  object

3. Most of my experience is in back-_____________________ programming.
  side
  end
  to-back

4. SQL is pronounced _____________________.
  sequel
  scale
  school

5. C# is pronounced _____________________.
  see sharp
  see pound
  see number

6. I've written 1000 lines of _____________________.
  program
  coding
  code

7. I'm not really familiar with that programming _____________________.
  language
  tongue
  lingo

8. I _____________________ to work properly.
  can't get this
  can't make this
  can't fix this

9. This is a much more _____________________ language than the one we coded in before.
  strong
  powerful
  power

10. This is a password generator _______________________ that I have written.
  scripting
  inscription
  script


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VOCABULARY REVIEW: Programming

Need to review some programming-related terminology? We've got you covered!

Algorithm
Definition: A step-by-step set of instructions used to solve a problem or perform a task.
Example:
The algorithm sorts the data in alphabetical order.

Bug
Definition: An error or problem in a program that causes it to behave incorrectly.
Example:
A bug in the code caused the application to crash.

Debugging
Definition: The process of finding and fixing bugs in software.
Example:
She spent the afternoon debugging the login feature.

Source code
Definition: The human-readable instructions written by programmers.
Example:
The source code is stored in a shared repository.

Compiler
Definition: A tool that translates source code into machine-readable instructions.
Example:
The compiler reported an error on line 42.

Runtime
Definition: The period when a program is running and executing instructions.
Example:
The error only appears at runtime, not during compilation.

Library
Definition: A collection of pre-written code that can be reused.
Example:
The developer used a graphics library to save time.

Framework
Definition: A structured platform that provides tools and rules for building software.
Example:
The team chose a framework to speed up development.

Version control
Definition: A system for tracking changes to code over time.
Example:
Version control helps teams collaborate safely.

Repository
Definition: A central location where code and related files are stored.
Example:
The project repository is hosted online.


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