Computer Science GCSE
Reuse
What Reuse means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Reuse
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Calling the same subprogram many times instead of rewriting the same code, which shortens programs and reduces the chance of inconsistent errors.
Topics that use Reuse
- Decomposition and abstraction (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Abstraction
- Decomposition
- Testing and debugging
- Analysing, understanding and solving problems
- Modelling aspects of the real world
- Subprogram
- Teamwork
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