Constant
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000226
A value that cannot be altered by the program during its normal execution. In programming, it is a named memory location whose content remains fixed throughout the program's runtime. Constants are often used for fixed values like mathematical constants (e.g., pi) or configuration settings that should not change.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000226 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
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