decision-based programming
nounUK /dɪˈsɪʒən beɪst ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /dɪˈsɪʒən beɪst ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
A way of writing computer programs where the computer picks what to do next by checking if something is true or false.
In decision-based programming, the game checks if you have enough coins before letting you buy the hat.
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2. A style of building software where rules decide which path the code takes.
The chatbot uses decision-based programming to choose a reply based on your question.
3. Writing code that uses yes-or-no checks to control what happens.
She learned decision-based programming by making a quiz that says 'correct' or 'try again'.
4. A method where the program's next step depends on the result of a test.
The traffic-light simulator relies on decision-based programming to switch colors.