Procedure - GCSE Computer Science Definition

In GCSE Computer Science, a procedure is a set of instructions grouped together to perform a specific task within a program. Each procedure will have an identifier and will take in either 0 or more parameters. Think of it like a mini-program that you can use repeatedly without having to write the same code again and again. Procedures help make your code organised and easier to understand. They don't return a value, meaning they just do their job, and then the program carries on with the next step. Using procedures is a bit like using a recipe in cooking – you follow the steps each time you want to achieve the same result.