foundationalprogrammingknowledge
nounUK /faʊnˈdeɪʃənəl ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
US /faʊnˈdeɪʃənəl ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
The basic things you need to know to write computer programs.
Learning loops and variables gives you foundational programming knowledge.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The early lessons that teach how computers follow instructions.
The beginner course covers foundational programming knowledge like sequences and conditions.
3. The shared basics every programmer should learn before advanced topics.
Without foundational programming knowledge, advanced frameworks are hard to understand.
4. The core ideas behind writing clear and correct code.
Her foundational programming knowledge helped her spot the bug quickly.