Computer Science

a file handling mode that allows a program to write extra data at the end of a file without erasing the existing contents of the file

Careers in programming

This unit introduces pupils to the new data structures of records and dictionaries. They will develop a Caesar cipher encryption program using a dictionary as a cipher wheel. Pupils will explore how data can be read from and written to files and how this data can be used within a program.

Programming: dictionaries and data files

Match the file operations with their descriptions:

Which file handling mode allows you to add data to the end of a file without erasing its existing content?

Only experienced programmers can find different approaches.

No, there are multiple approaches to solving problems

Is there only one approach to solving a problem in programming?

What do programmers include in their code to explain its purpose or functionality?

What is a benefit of having multiple approaches to programming solutions?

convert it to a string with commas as separators

To write data to a CSV file, you need to:

Which of the following is a dynamic data structure?

Arrange these steps for writing data to a CSV file in the correct order:

Arrange these steps for using the `join()` method:

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