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GCSE Computer Science · key term
A name that describes the data stored in a variable or constant, or the task performed by a subroutine.
Used by AQA
Paper 1
Revise: Identifier NamesA meaningful identifier describes what the named item represents or does. It helps a reader understand the program without having to work out the purpose of every name from the surrounding code.
When asked why meaningful identifiers matter, link easier understanding to a specific maintenance task, such as finding and correcting an error.
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