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J277 2.2.3
Additional Programming Techniques
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Array | Data structure used to store multiple values in a single variable |
| String Manipulation | Performing operations on strings, such as concatenation or substring extraction |
| File Handling | Opening, then Reading/Writing and closing a file. |
| Records | A collection of related data or information stored together. |
| Structured Query Language (SQL) | A programming language for managing databases e.g. SELECT * FROM students WHERE name = Dave"" |
| 1–Dimensional Array | A data structure that stores elements in a linear sequence e.g. a list |
| 2–Dimensional Array | A data structure that stores elements in a two–dimensional grid e.g. a table |
| Function | Type of reusable subprogram which always returns a value |
| Procedure | Type of reusable subprogram which does not return a value |
| Sub–program | A program called within a larger program e.g. a function or procedure |