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4 Algorithm
Flowchart
Algorithm and
Flowchart
In our daily life, we have to solve various problems by using different strategies. These
strategies are called problem solving techniques. A problem solving technique is a
collection of sequential steps to solve a problem. Let's understand the above statement
with the help of an example.
Arrange your school bag according to the time table:
Step 1 Open your school bag and make sure it’s empty.
Step 2 See the timetable from your school diary.
Step 3 Take your books and notebooks from your bookshelf.
Step 4 Keep the books and notebooks in one section of a school
bag.
Step 5 Keep a pencil box, diary and lunch box in another section of
your school bag.
Step 6 Close your school bag.
In the same way, programmers also use different types of techniques to solve the problems
related to programming. Some of these techniques are algorithm and flowchart.
ALGORITHM
An Algorithm is a set of steps in a sequential manner to solve a problem or to complete
a task. The problem can be logical or mathematical. An algorithm is always written in
very simple words and precise language so that the steps can be understood easily by
everyone.
Example: Organise a birthday party
Step 1 Make a list of family members and friends to be invited.
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