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Procedural Abstraction

Definition

Procedural abstraction refers to breaking down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable procedures or functions. It helps in organizing code and making it easier to understand and maintain.

Related terms

Functions: Functions are self-contained blocks of code that perform specific tasks. They enable procedural abstraction by encapsulating reusable pieces of code.

Decomposition: Decomposition is the process of breaking down complex problems or tasks into smaller, more manageable subproblems.

Reusability: Reusability refers to writing code in such a way that it can be used again in different parts of your program without having to rewrite it.

"Procedural Abstraction" appears in:

Study guides (1)

AP Computer Science Principles - 3.13 Developing Procedures

Additional resources (1)

AP Computer Science Principles - Big Idea 3: Algorithms and Programming

Practice Questions (2)

What advantage does procedural abstraction provide in terms of modifying or fixing procedures?
Which statement accurately describes the flexibility provided by procedural abstraction?

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