Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Variable values refer to specific data stored in memory during program execution that can be changed throughout the program's runtime. They hold information necessary for calculations, decision-making, and overall program functionality.
Scope refers to the part of the program where a variable is accessible. Variables have different scopes, such as global scope (accessible everywhere) or local scope (limited to specific parts of code).