Computer Science GCSE
Sub programs
What Sub programs means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Sub programs
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Reference: OCR
Break a large task into named modules, so each part can be tested and edited without disturbing the rest.
Topics that use Sub programs
- Defensive design (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Anticipating misuse
- Authentication
- Indentation
- Presence check
- Range check
- Defensive design
- Format check
- Input validation
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