Computer Science GCSE
Constant
What Constant means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Constant
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A named memory location used to store data that cannot be changed while the program is running (usually written in UPPERCASE in Python).
A named memory location used to store data that cannot be changed while the program is running.
Topics that use Constant
- Develop code (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Programming (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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