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An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions in a sequential manner to solve a problem.
                 A flowchart is a pictorial representation of an algorithm. A flowchart uses special symbols to
                 represent each step. An algorithm and a flowchart are the basis for writing a program. Algorithmic
                 intelligence is when computers use rules and data to make decisions, solve problems, or learn
                 from patterns. Let us learn more about algorithmic intelligence and making programs.




                             INFORMATION PROCESSING

                 Information is the result of processed data. Raw data is collected, filtered, sorted, processed,
                 analysed, stored, and then presented in a readable format, known as information. Information
                 processing  involves acquiring,  storing, analysing, retrieving, and displaying  data.  Just like a

                 computer, our brain acquires, processes, and stores information. Effective information processing
                 is crucial for writing an algorithm.

                 The left and right brain of an human process the data as follows:
                                     Left Brain                                      Right Brain


                     Right side of body control                                       Left side of body control
                      Number skills                                                   3D shapes
                      Math/Scientific skills                                          Music/Art awareness
                      Written language                                                Intuition
                      Spoken language                                                 Creativity
                      Objectivity                                                     Imagination
                      Analytical                                                      Subjectivity
                      Logic                                                           Synthesizing
                      Reasoning                                                       Emotion
                                                                                       Face recognition

                 BINARY REPRESENTATION OF INFORMATION
                 Binary code is the most basic form of data that a computer can directly interpret. Computers

                 use binary code, composed of 1s and 0s, to store and process data. These 1s and 0s represent
                 electrical signals: ON for 1 and OFF for 0. For instance, the number 5 is stored as 0101 in binary.
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                                                              IF (Condition)
                                             True            to be checked            False


                                      Statements inside IF block           Statements inside ELSE
                                            will execute                     block will execute



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