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- Breaks (splits) a large program into smaller sub-programs (modules) each able to solve a particular/specific problem
- Structured programs are easier to read
- They are easy to code and run
- Programs are easy to modify because; a programmer can change the details of a section without affecting the rest of the program
- Modules are easy to test & debug (i.e correct mistakes/errors). This is because; each module can be designed, coded & tested independently
- It is easier to document specific tasks.
- Use of modules can be named in such a way that, they are consistent & easy to find in documentation
- It is flexible.
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