Outputs
Definition
Outputs refer to the results or information produced by a computer program that are displayed or sent to external devices.
Analogy
Think of outputs as the final product of a recipe. Just like how you follow steps in a recipe and end up with a delicious dish, a computer program follows instructions and generates outputs.
Related terms
Inputs: Inputs are the data or information provided to a computer program for processing.
Variables: Variables are containers used to store and manipulate data within a computer program.
Functions: Functions are blocks of code that perform specific tasks and can return outputs.
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