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14  Programming

Summary

  • Programming is the process of writing a program using a computer language. A program is a set of instructions which a computer uses to do a specific task.

  • Algorithm is a defined set of steps that can be used to complete a task.

  • A flowchart is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm or process. It can give a step-by-step solution to a given problem. Process operations are represented in the boxes of various kinds connected with arrows.

  • Programming languages are languages used for coding computer programs, there are low-level programming languages which are very closed to the machine code and high-level programming languages the commands of which are written in a form that resembles English.

  • A program written in a programming language has to be converted into the machine code by special programs called assemblers, interpreters and compilers.

  • Finally the program has to be tested with sample data to see if there are any bugs or errors. The process of correcting them is called debugging.


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