Constant (computer programming)

In computer programming, a constant is an identifier with an associated value which cannot be altered by the program during normal execution -- the value is constant.

Description

A constant is different from, but related to, a variable, which is an identifier with a value that can be changed during normal execution -- the value is variable.

See also

• Computer program
• Computer programming
• Computer science
• Constant (mathematics)
• Enumerated type
• Logical constant
• Programming language
• Source code
• Variable (computer science)

External Links

• Constant (computer programming) @ Wikipedia.com