block-structured programming

noun
UK /blɒk ˈstrʌktʃəd ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /blɑːk ˈstrʌktʃərd ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

A way of writing computer programs where the code is built from simple blocks that fit together neatly.

The teacher explained block-structured programming by showing how each part of the program has one clear job.

SYNONYMS

structured programmingmodular programmingblock-based codingprocedural programming

RELATED WORDS

code blockcontrol structurefunctionloopalgorithm

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A coding style that avoids jumping around with goto statements and instead uses clear, nested sections.

Older programmers switched to block-structured programming to make their code easier to read.

3. A teaching approach where beginners snap together visual blocks to learn how programs work.

In block-structured programming class, the kids dragged blocks to make a cartoon character move.

4. A method of organizing a program into separate sections that each handle one task.

Using block-structured programming, she split the game into blocks for scoring, drawing, and sound.