1.5.3.
Terminology
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The table below gives an overview of programming terms that you need to be familiar with:
Table 1-1. Overview of programming terms
| Term | What is it? |
|---|---|
| Command control | Testing exit status of a command in order to determine whether a portion of the program should be executed. |
| Conditional branch | Logical point in the program when a condition determines what happens next. |
| Logic flow | The overall design of the program. Determines logical sequence of tasks so that the result is successful and controlled. |
| Loop | Part of the program that is performed zero or more times. |
| User input | Information provided by an external source while the program is running, can be stored and recalled when needed. |
