mainprogrammingconcepts

noun

UK /meɪn ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ ˈkɒnsɛpts/

US /meɪn ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈkɑːnsɛpts/

The big ideas you need to know to tell a computer what to do.

In class today we learned the main programming concepts like loops and variables.

SYNONYMS

core coding ideas fundamental programming principles key computing ideas basic coding concepts

RELATED WORDS

algorithm variable loop function debugging

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The basic building blocks of writing computer programs.

Understanding the main programming concepts helps you build your first app.

3. The important rules and ideas behind how software works.

The course covers the main programming concepts before you write real code.

4. The essential topics taught in an introductory coding class.

Our teacher listed the main programming concepts we will study this term.