Section 3: Understand coding design principles
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Question 43: Provide two advantages and two disadvantages of each type of
coding. (A.C. 1.6)
Type of coding Advantages
Functional 1. Pure functions make the
programs easier to test
and debug.
2. Functional code also is
easier to understand, this
is because the code is
Object- 1. written in a concise way,
Highly reusable, as using
orientated classes and objects,
means you can write code
2. once and reuse it.
You are able to hide code
to improve the security of
the code base and the
Procedural 1. data used.
Simple and ease of
coding, with the same
code being reused in
2. different places.
It is a very general purpose
programming and very
easy for beginners to pick
Event-driven 1. up.
Flexibility to make changes
easily. Using drop down
boxes and buttons.
2. A Graphical interface,
makes it easy for those
without any computing
knowledge to use them.
Multi-paradigm 1. Very flexible, allowing you
to write in different Styles
2. Easy to scale up and
down, so a variety of
programs can be coded.
Disadvantages
Combining the code of pure
functions into a complete
application or program can be
difficult.
Requires understanding of
advanced maths terminology.
These programs tend to be
larger than other types of
programs.
due to the size of the
program they can be slower
to execute.
Very poor security including
the data they contain.
It is difficult to relate them to
real world objects.
The flow of the program can
be less logical than other
types of software.
Errors in the code can be
difficult to spot.
Can be complex to learn for
beginners.
Compatibility issues when
using different paradigms.
especially when trying to
integrate the code.