A whole number that can be positive, zero or negative. It cannot be a fraction or a decimal number. e.g. -5, 0,…

A conclusion that includes nuance, an implication, or realisation that was not originally obvious. This shows original thought.

If you do something, and a computer or system ‘receives’ that, you’ve given it input. If that input triggers a function, you…

With respect to intellectual property, this term is used to describe the acknowledgement that is due to the culture of the indigenous…

# Glossary In the sidebar to the left you will find links to a range of different glossary terms that relate to…

A thing inside its context. For example, if you were testing a digital solution for a doctor’s surgery, you would want to…

The conclusion that can be drawn from something (using evidence) although it is not explicitly stated.

In digital design, human factors consider how other people might use your program (solution/outcome) and what might improve or negatively impact their…

Human factors include ergonomic and aesthetic factors that influence the design of products, systems, and environments. These factors may include, but are…

A function that performs a heuristic (shortcut). For example, you might code a program to skip a step or perform a hidden…