In software, what is a bug?
AnswerAn error or flaw that causes wrong behavior
A bug is a mistake in code or design that makes a program behave unexpectedly.
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The basics
Which two digits does binary use?
Answer0 and 1
Binary is base 2, representing all values with just 0s and 1s.
Going deeper
How many bits are in a byte?
Answer8
A byte is 8 bits, enough to represent 256 different values.
What does IDE stand for?
AnswerIntegrated development environment
An IDE bundles an editor, build tools and a debugger in one application.
What does CSS stand for?
AnswerCascading Style Sheets
CSS controls the look of web pages, such as colors, fonts and layout.
In Boolean logic, what is true AND false?
AnswerFalse
AND is only true when both inputs are true.
Expert level
What is recursion in programming?
AnswerA function that calls itself
A recursive function solves a problem by calling itself on smaller cases until a base case.
Ada Lovelace wrote what is often called the first published algorithm for which machine?
AnswerThe Analytical Engine
In 1843 Lovelace published notes including an algorithm for Charles Babbage's proposed Analytical Engine.
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