Topic 5: Programming language & integrated dvlpmnt envrnmtns

• What is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

  A software application that provides comprehensive facilities to programmers for software development
• What are high-level languages mentioned in the study material?

  Python, Visual Basic, and C
• What are the main functions provided by an IDE?

  Enter, edit, save source code, identify syntax errors, translate to machine code, and execute programs
• What is the difference between interactive mode and script mode in Python?

  Interactive mode executes instructions immediately, while script mode allows saving programs
• What is the purpose of the editor in an IDE?


  To enter and edit program code
• What are the key features of an IDE editor?

  • Enter and save new programs
  • Edit existing programs
  • Find and replace text
  • Auto-indent statements
  • Auto-complete statements
  • Colour-code keywords
• What is pretty printing in an IDE?

  A feature that formats code to make it more readable
• What are breakpoints in an IDE?

  Markers that stop program execution at specified points for debugging
• What are watch windows in an IDE?

  Tools to monitor changes in variable values during program execution
• What is error diagnostics in an IDE?

  The process of identifying and reporting errors in the code
• What happens when a program is run in an IDE?

  The IDE translates the program to machine code and executes it
• What is a runtime error?

  An error that occurs while the program is running
• How does a programmer correct syntax errors in an IDE?

  By using the error diagnostics feature to identify and fix errors
• What is the file extension for Python programs?

  .py
• What is the purpose of the input function in the provided Python code?

  To accept user input for scores
• What does the provided Python code calculate?

  The average of user-entered scores
• What is the output of the program when the user enters scores?

  The average score
• What is the process of entering and running a program in Python using an IDE?

  1. Enter the program code in the editor.
  2. Save the program with a .py extension.
  3. Run the program to execute it.
  4. Use the input function to accept user values.
  5. Display results based on user input.