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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.


                                                                       It indicates a question or branch in the
                  Decision                                             process flow. It is used when there are 2

                                                                       options (Yes/No).

                                                                       It represents material or information
                  Input/Output                                         entering or leaving the system, i.e., input
                                                                       and output.




                  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.
                    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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