Confusing Programming terms

List of confusing programming terms:

[1]Confusing terms:: attributes-the data contained in an object; the characteristics of an object that will be implemented as properties. class-a program structure that defines an abstract data type. class declaration-defines a class and member variables, properties, events, and methods. objects (term can also be called class objects)-instances of a class that contain data and actions. derived class-a class that is based on another class. operations-actions performed by class objects. methods-a sub-procedure or function that is a member of a class, and it performs some operation on the data stored in the class.

procedures-are a set of programming language statements that are executed by the computer. functions-are specialized routine that performs a specific operation, and then returns or produces information. sub-procedures-are a collection of statements that performs a specific task and does not return a value. constructor-a method that is automatically called when an instance of the class is created.

encapsulation-the hiding of data and procedures inside a class. inheritance-an OOP feature that allows you to create classes that are based on other classes. modularize-to break an application's code into small, manageable procedures.

event-can be a click of a button or anything similar to this. event procedure-a procedure that an object executes in response to an event. keywords-programming language words that have a special meaning. programming language syntax-are rules that define the correct way to use keywords, operators, and programmer defined names. OOP-a programming technique centered on creating objects, and is a way of designing and coding applications that has led to using interchangeable software components. pseudocode-statements that are a cross between human language and a programming language.

example pseudocode:

initialize variable student's grade

If student's grade is greater than or equal to 50

Print "passed"

else

Print "failed"

[1]Glossary Starting out with Visual Basics 2008 fourth edition