Define programming language terms independently of computer terminology to make concepts more accessible to students.
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- Definitions that avoid computer terminology eliminate unnecessary and confusing details, making it easier for students to understand.
- For example, consider the differences below when defining what a variable is:
- A computer-centric definition: "A variable is a name for a memory location used to hold a value of some particular data type."
- A computer-independent definition: "A variable is a designation given to a single value."