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                      ▶  Algorithms make decision-making more consistent and efficient.


                      ▶  Flowchart is the graphical representation of a process and the logic used in it.






                           Name                     Symbol                             Description


                                                                       It indicates the start and stop points of the
                  (Start/Stop)                                         flowchart. It usually contains the words

                                                                       'Start' or 'Stop'.

                                                                       It shows a process or action step. This is the
                  Process
                                                                       most common symbol used in flowcharts.

                                                                       Represents a point where a choice is made
                                                                       between two options, leading to different

                  Decision                                             branches of the flowchart. It has two flow
                                                                       lines outwards, representing Yes or No and
                                                                       True or False.


                                                                       Represents the process of receiving input
                  Input/Output
                                                                       or producing output in a system.




                  Flow Line (Arrow,                                    It shows the direction in which the process
                  Connector)                                           flows.




                                                                       It is used as a connector to show a jump
                  Connector                                            from one point in the flowchart to another.
                  (Inspection)                                         Connectors are usually labelled in pairs to
                                                                       indicate matching jump points.

                 RULES FOR DRAWING A 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 top to bottom.

                   Only one flow line should come out from a process symbol.





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