Developing Procedures
Amy Chen
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers program design and development, focusing on procedural abstraction. Key concepts include the definition and benefits of procedural abstraction (modularity, simplifying code, reusability), the use of parameters and return statements, and how to modify procedures. The guide also provides exam tips, practice questions, and emphasizes the importance of time management and careful reading during the exam.
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#1. Program Design and Development
#1.1. Procedural Abstraction
Procedural abstraction is a core concept in programming. It allows you to use procedures (also known as functions or methods) without needing to know the specific details of how they work internally. Think of it like using a microwave—you know it heats food, but you don't need to understand the physics behind it to operate it.
- What is it? Procedural abstraction is a type of abstraction that lets you call a procedure without knowing all the nitty-gritty details of how it works.
- Why is it useful?
- Modularity: Breaks down large problems into smaller, manageable sub-problems. This is called modularity. 🧩
- Readability: Simplifies code, making it easier to understand and maintain.
- Reusability: Allows you to use the same procedure multiple times with different inputs.
#1.1.1. Modularity
- Definition: Modularity is the practice of dividing a program into separate, independent parts (modules or procedures).
- Benefit: Makes code easier to organize, debug, and update. Think of it like building with LEGO bricks—each brick (procedure) has a specific function, and you can combine them to create complex structures.
#1.1.2. Simplifying Code
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Example: Instead of repeating code, you can create a procedure to do the same task. Let's see how:
Without a procedure:
first_number = 7 second_number = 5 sum_value = first_number + second_number print (sum_value) first_number = 8 second_number = 2 sum_value = first_number + second_number print (sum_value) first_numbe...
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