a plan of action for solving a problem

algorithm

mistakes and errors in a program

bugs

where the developer writes and edits code for a program

code window

objects used to create a user interface; ex- textboxes, labels, buttons

controls

process of removing errors from a program

debugging

variables created at the start of a procedure; used to set aside memory for storing data

declarations

part of a programming project where the program is designed and coded

design time

person who writes and develops a computer program

developer

user-initiated activities - a program can initiate an event

events

a window

form

small squares on a selected control that allows resizing

handle

data that goes into the program so that the computer can produce results

input