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GCSE Computer Science · key term
A named block of code that performs a task and runs when it is called.
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A named block of instructions that runs when called.
Revise: Statement CombinationsIteration repeats statements. These principles can work together, including inside subroutines.
A named block of code that performs a task and can be called when needed.
Use meaningful identifiers, suitable data types and indentation that makes branches, loops and subroutine bodies clear.
Use descriptive names for subroutines as well as variables and constants when writing programs in an exam.
When explaining a subroutine, include that it is a named, ‘out of line’ block of code executed by calling its name.
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A named, ‘out of line’ block of code that can be executed by writing its name in a program statement.
A named block of code that performs a particular task and can be called whenever that task is needed.
A named block of code that can be called from the main program or another subroutine.
A named block of code that performs a task and runs when called.
A named block of code that runs when it is called. Procedures and functions are types of subroutine.
A named block of code that performs a particular task and runs when called.
A routine within a program that can be called to perform a particular task.
