Computer Science GCSE
Input validation
What Input validation means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Input validation
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Reference: OCR
Checks that data entered by a user is sensible, complete and in the expected format before the program processes it.
Topics that use Input validation
- Defensive design (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Anticipating misuse
- Authentication
- Indentation
- Presence check
- Range check
- Defensive design
- Format check
- Maintainability
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