Block of Code

Definition

A block of code refers to a group of statements that are grouped together and treated as a single unit. It is often used to organize and control the flow of execution in a program.

Analogy

Think of a block of code like a recipe for baking cookies. The recipe contains multiple steps (statements) that need to be executed in order to bake the cookies successfully. Just like how you follow each step in the recipe, a program executes each statement within the block of code.

Related terms

Parentheses: Parentheses are symbols "(" and ")" used in programming to group expressions or pass arguments to functions.

Brackets: Brackets are symbols "[" and "]" used in programming, often for indexing arrays or accessing elements within data structures.

Statement: A statement is an instruction written in code that performs an action or operation. It represents a complete thought or command within a program.