3.2.5 Computing - Writing Maintainable Programs

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Define: Variable
Variable: Named location in memory, given a data type and initial value. Can change during run time.
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Define: Constant
Constant: Like a variable, but the value cannot change.
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What is an 'Identifier'?
An identifier is the name given to variables, constants and sub-procedures.
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What is a 'Reserved Keyword'?
A Reserved Keyword is a word reserved for use by the programming language (e.g. int and while).
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What is the need for good program writing techniques?
So another person can upgrade, maintain or repair the code more efficiently and easily.
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What is a 'Scope'?
A scope refers to the visibility of a variable. It refers to whether the variable is a global or local variable.
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What is a Global Variable?
A global variable is a variable which can be used in any part of your program.
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What is a Local Variable?
A local variable is a variable which can only be used in a function.
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Why should you initialise variables appropriately before using them?
This is so the previous values of the variable cannot affect the operation of the program.
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Why should you annotate the code with comments?
This is so the logic of the code can be followed by other people.
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What are the two types of comments?
Single line and Multi-line comments.
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Why should you use indentation?
Indents show code-blocks nested within selection and iteration statements.
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