Flashcards : Understanding Modern Computing Devices — 24 cartes

Develops software instructions for computers.

Same as programmer, emphasizing coding role.

Involved in entire software creation process.

Sets of instructions for software development.

IDEs, compilers, debugging environments.

C++, Java, JavaScript, Visual C#, Visual Basic.

Personal, mobile, servers, mainframes, supercomputers, embedded.

Performs input, processing, output, storage independently.

Stationary, placed on or under a desk.

Laptop, tablet, portable device.

Small, handheld, wireless connectivity.

Netbooks are smaller, less powerful, cheaper.

Mobile communication with multimedia and apps.

Capture and store digital photographs.

Play video games, often connect to TV.

Different device functionalities merge into one gadget.

Larger usually means higher processing capacity.

Scientific simulations, complex calculations.

Processor, memory, input/output devices, storage.

Manage large-scale data, support many users.

Smartphones, PDAs, media players, digital cameras.

Communication, internet, multimedia, personal management.

Play, organize digital media; some internet access.

Nintendo DS, Sony PSP.