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Symbol                                         Description



                                               Terminal: It represents the start and stop point of the flowchart. A

                                               flowchart always has a start and an end.


                                               Input/Output: It represents reading input or writing output.



                                               Processing: It indicates the processing of the input provided.


                                               Decision: If there is a choice to be made between two options, this
                                               symbol is used. It has two flow lines outwards, representing Yes or

                                               No and True or False.


                                               Flow Line: It is used to show the direction in which the process flows.


                                               Connector: It is used as a connection to show a jump from one point
                                               in the flowchart to another. Connectors are usually labelled in pairs
                                               to show matching jump points.



                  RULES TO DRAW FLOWCHART
                  You must follow these basic rules while drawing a flowchart:

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

                     Maintain the direction of the flow from left to right or from top to bottom.
                     Only one flow line should come out of a process symbol.

                      Ensure that only one flow line should enter a decision symbol, but two flow lines should leave the
                    decision box.

                     Ensure that the flowchart has a logical start and end.


                  ADVANTAGES OF A FLOWCHART
                  Flowcharts provide the following advantages:

                     Programmers can analyse the problem in detail.

                     Programmers can easily understand the logic.
                     Ideas and solutions can be communicated easily and clearly.

                     Once the flowchart is prepared, the coding becomes easy for the programmer.







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