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Which of the following is true about writing maintainable code?
Which of the following is true about writing maintainable code?
- It is only important for code that will not be modified in the future
- It is only important for the original programmer to understand the code
- It is only important for adding new features.
- It is important for other programmers to understand and modify the code (correct)
What is the purpose of using indentation in code?
What is the purpose of using indentation in code?
- It shows what parts of the code will be run within a loop. (correct)
- It makes the code look more visually appealing.
- It shows what parts of the code will be run first.
- It is unnecessary and should be avoided
Which of the following is true about variable names in Python?
Which of the following is true about variable names in Python?
- They should not reflect the purpose of the variable
- They should be randomly generated
- They should reflect the purpose of the variable and data it holds. (correct)
- They should be as short as possible
Study Notes
- Writing maintainable code is important for adding features and for other programmers to understand and modify the code.
- Comments provide information about the code and how it works.
- Meaningful variable names make the code easier to understand.
- Descriptive names should also be used for constants and subprograms.
- Code within selection or iteration constructs should be indented.
- Indentation shows what parts of the code will be run within a loop.
- Python uses hash symbols to indicate comments.
- Variable names should reflect the purpose of the variable and data it holds.
- Constants should have descriptive names and subprograms should have names that reflect their purpose.
- Maintainable code is easier to read and modify.
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Improve your coding skills by taking this quiz on writing maintainable code! Learn about the importance of comments, meaningful variable names, indentation, and more. Test your knowledge on Python's use of hash symbols for comments and the importance of using descriptive names for constants and subprograms. With this quiz, you'll gain insight into how maintainable code can make programming easier for you and other developers.
