Programming Fundamentals Literacy (Beginner Level)

Topics covered

• compare object-oriented programming with procedural programming
• create a simple C++ program
• define exceptions and how to handle them
• define what's meant by pseudocode and describe its use in computer programming
• discuss the features and functions of the Windows command line interface (CLI) tool
• execute simple PowerShell commands
• identify cohesion and coupling in the program design process
• identify the need for complex data structures, such as arrays
• list and categorize the most popular programming languages and identify their strengths
• list some of the common best practices in programming
• list some types of algorithms and describe the most prominent ones
• name some of the popular OOP languages
• navigate into a folder, rename, create, delete, and switch folders
• navigate into a folder, rename, create, delete, and switch folders and files
• outline how to refine a large program by defining its modules
• outline standard I/O operations using the input process and output cycle
• perform a binary search on a collection of data
• recognize common documentation programming practices and name some types of documentation
• recognize how to control the flow of a program with selection and looping
• recognize how to develop good programming practices by being defensive in code writing
• recognize the effectiveness of algorithms in program development
• recognize the multiple features of OOP
• recognize the start, processing, and end of a computer program
• recognize why running a program involves compiling to machine code first and differentiate between interpretation and compilation
• summarize why code review is beneficial and list some associated best practices