Die Syntax
Example: Die Syntax der Programmiersprache ist für Anfänger oft schwierig.
Definition
"Syntax" refers to the set of rules and principles that govern the structure and arrangement of elements in a programming language or any formal language. It determines how code must be written for the computer to understand and execute it correctly.
Etymology
The word "Syntax" comes from the Greek word 'syntaxis,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'putting together.' In computing, it was adopted to describe the structured order of commands and symbols in programming languages. Did you know that the original Greek roots emphasize the idea of ordering parts into a logical whole?
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"Die Syntax" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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