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Add Comprehensive Explanations of CS Basics and Advanced Concepts in JAMES.md #24

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Summary

This PR introduces a new document, JAMES.md, which provides detailed answers to some fundamental and advanced questions about computer science. The document aims to serve as a resource for educational purposes, clarifying key concepts such as data, algorithms, functions, scopes, variables, and more.

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46 additions: The document includes definitions and explanations of various computer science basics and some advanced topics.

Detailed Description

JAMES.md contains the following sections:

Basics: Definitions and descriptions of core computer science concepts like data, algorithms, functions, and web servers.
Advanced: Discusses concepts like pure functions and side-effectful functions.
Resources: Links to additional readings for in-depth understanding.

###Justification
Given the complex nature of computer science topics, having a document that breaks down these concepts into understandable parts can greatly benefit learners at all levels. This addition will enrich our repository's resources, providing a go-to guide for anyone needing a refresher or starting point for computer science fundamentals.

Impact

This document is expected to be a valuable educational tool within our community, enhancing the understanding of foundational and complex computer science concepts.

Additional Notes

Each concept is briefly explained, keeping the descriptions concise yet informative.
External resources are provided for users who wish to delve deeper into specific topics.


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This PR adds a new file JAMES.md to /computer-science/basics/answers/, providing comprehensive explanations of basic and advanced computer science concepts.

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  • New file JAMES.md added to /computer-science/basics/answers/.
  • Provides detailed explanations of basic and advanced computer science concepts.
  • Includes sections on Basics, Advanced, and Resources.
  • Expected to serve as a valuable educational tool within the community.

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    Consider refining the explanation of 'data'. While it's true that data consists of bits and bytes, the representation of characters, numbers, and symbols depends on the encoding used, such as ASCII or Unicode. Also, consider explaining that databases are used for persistent storage of data, unlike RAM which is volatile.
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    The explanation of 'data' could be more precise. While it's true that data consists of bits and bytes, it's not accurate to say that bytes can be translated into every character, number, or symbol in every alphabet in the world. This is because the representation of characters, numbers, and symbols depends on the encoding used, such as ASCII or Unicode. Also, the explanation of databases could be more detailed, explaining that databases are used for persistent storage of data, unlike RAM which is volatile.
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    Consider refining the explanation of 'function scope', 'block scope', and 'global scope'. Function scope refers to variables that are accessible only within the function where they are declared. Block scope refers to variables that are accessible only within the block where they are declared. Global scope refers to variables that are accessible from any part of the code.
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    The explanation of 'function scope', 'block scope', and 'global scope' is not entirely accurate. Function scope refers to variables that are accessible only within the function where they are declared. Block scope refers to variables that are accessible only within the block where they are declared. Global scope refers to variables that are accessible from any part of the code.
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    Consider refining the explanation of 'state'. State is not just data stored in a data structure in memory, but it represents the current condition or status of a program or system at any given moment. It's important because it influences the behavior of a program or system.
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    The explanation of 'state' could be more precise. State is not just data stored in a data structure in memory, but it represents the current condition or status of a program or system at any given moment. It's important because it influences the behavior of a program or system.
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    Consider refining the explanation of 'API'. An API is not just a way for computers to speak with each other, but it's a set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications. It defines the kinds of calls or requests that can be made, how to make them, the data formats that should be used, and the conventions to follow.
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    The explanation of 'API' could be more precise. An API is not just a way for computers to speak with each other, but it's a set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications. It defines the kinds of calls or requests that can be made, how to make them, the data formats that should be used, and the conventions to follow.

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## ADVANCED

- What are calculations (e.g. “pure functions”)?
- calculations or pure functions provide the exact same return output for the same given input 100% of the time. This is due to block scoping.
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Consider refining the explanation of 'pure functions'. Pure functions not only provide the same output for the same input, but they also have no side effects, meaning they don't change any state or modify data outside the function.

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