Kids Coding & Tech Glossary

Welcome to Algonova's Kids Coding & Tech Glossary — a growing library of clear, jargon-free definitions that parents and children can trust. Each entry explains one coding or technology term in plain language, with simple examples. Browse the topics below to find what you need.

Programming Concepts

• What Is Programming?
• What Is an Algorithm?
• What Is Programming Logic?
• What Is Computational Thinking?
• What Is a Variable in Programming?
• What Is a Constant?
• What Is a Function in Programming?
• What Is a Loop in Coding?
• What Is an Event in Programming?
• What Is Syntax?
• What Is Debugging?
• What Is a Bug?
• What Is a Programmer?

Data Types

• What Is an Array?
• What Is a Boolean?
• What Is an Integer?
• What Is a String?

Languages & Web

• What Is Scratch?
• What Is Python for Kids?
• What Is JavaScript?
• What Is HTML?
• What Is a Framework?

Tools & Concepts

• What Is Software?
• What Is Source Code?
• What Is a Compiler?
• What Is an App?
• What Is Blockly?
• What Is Robotics for Kids?
• What Is Machine Learning for Kids?

See Also

• What Is Coding for Kids?
• Coding Languages for Kids
• What Is STEM?
• Roblox for Kids
• AI for Kids

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