Computer Science GCSE
Pseudocode
What Pseudocode means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Pseudocode
A text-based way of representing an algorithm that resembles a simplified programming language but ignores strict syntax rules.
Topics that use Pseudocode
- Fundamentals of algorithms (AQA GCSE)
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Using Pseudocode in the exam
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