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                           Print NAME, ”Minor”.
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                     DEFINING FLOWCHARTS

                 A flowchart is a type of graphical diagram that represents an algorithm. It is a set of instructions
                 that  can  be  followed  to  perform  a  specific  task,  workflow  or  process.  This  diagrammatic
                 representation illustrates a solution model to a given problem. Flowcharts are used in analysing,
                 designing, documenting or managing a process or program in various fields.

                 Flowcharts show the sequence of instructions in a single program. They play a vital role in
                 the field of programming. These are helpful in understanding the logic of complicated and
                 lengthy problems. Once a flowchart is drawn, it becomes easy to write the program in any
                 high-level language. Often we see that flowcharts are helpful in explaining the program to
                 others. Hence, it is correct to say that a flowchart is must for the better understanding of a
                 complex program.

                 Symbols used in Flowcharts


                 Different symbols are used to draw different types of flowcharts. Let us discuss them.

                   Symbol              Name                                    Description

                                                      It is used to show the start and stop points of the flowchart.
                                   (Start/Stop)
                                                      It usually contains the words 'Start' or 'Stop'.
                                                      It shows a process or action step. This is the most common
                                      Process
                                                      symbol used in flowcharts.

                                                      It indicates a question or branch in the process flow. It is
                                     Decision
                                                      used when there are 2 options (Yes/No).


                                                      It represents material or information entering or leaving the
                                  Input/Output
                                                      system, i.e., input and output.

                                     Flow Line

                                      (Arrow,         It shows the direction in which the process flows.
                                    Connector)
                                                      It is small and is used as a Connector to show a jump from
                                    Connector
                                                      one point in the flowchart to another. Connectors are usually
                                   (Inspection)
                                                      labelled in pairs to show matching jump points.

                 Rules to Draw Flowcharts


                 You must follow these basic rules while drawing a flowchart:

                    The flowchart should be clear, neat and easy to follow.

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