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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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