Programming Paradigms and Syntax · Term 1

Introduction to Libraries and APIs

Explore how to leverage existing code libraries and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to extend program functionality.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how libraries and APIs promote code reuse and efficiency.
  2. Analyze the documentation of a simple API to understand its functionality.
  3. Construct a program that utilizes an external library to perform a specific task.

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

CS.HS.P.4CS.HS.P.5
Grade: Grade 10
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: Programming Paradigms and Syntax
Period: Term 1

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