PERIODICAL L1 - COMPUTER PROGAMMING TOOLS.pptx

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING TOOLS

1. COMPUTER PROGAMMING TOOLS

2. COMPUTER PROGAMMING The process of writing or coding a series of instructions or source code for the computer to follow.

3. PROGRAMMING TOOL A system development tool, is any software or program used to design, create, debug, and maintain the development program.

4. PROGRAMMING TOOLS

5. COMPILER A compiler is a program that converts and translates the source codes (language) or the instructions into object codes or machine language.

6. LINKER A computer program that combines the object code produced by the compiler and converts it into an executable file.

7. DEBUGGER A program that identifies and removes syntax errors in the source code of the program.

8. ASSEMBLER Converts the instructions from the computer using assembly language and turns them into bits for the computer’s processor to work and perform its task.

9. LOAD TESTER This tool can also be a website used to simulate the actual loading of a developed computer application to test how it will respond to its multiple users.

10. TEXT EDITOR A software that allows the creation, editing, and opening of text files.

11. GUI DESIGNER Graphical User Interface Designer also known as “Integrated Development Environment. A programming tool that simplifies the development of computer programs.

12. VISUAL ARTS TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

13. DRAWING TABLET Also called a “graphics tablet” Input device is used to draw outlines, images, and other graphic elements for digital displays or printing, using a screen and its digital pen or stylus.

14. STYLUS A device that is used to draw and manipulate simple complex lines and shapes by touching the surface of any touch screen device.

15. DESKTOP COMPUTER This device becomes an essential tool in digital visual arts, due to its processing power, capacity, and ability to support multiple large screen.

16. GRAPHIC DESIGN SOFTWARE An application or programs used to edit, create, and modify digital illustrations. It also allows the artist to manipulate graphic element and their properties, such us size, color , texture, and overall appearance.

17. PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE This tool is used to edit or alter digital photographs or images to improve and enhance their quality and appearance when inserted into a digital artwork.

18. DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE A software that is used to create digital page designs for print or digital publishing.