Page 40 - Trackpad_ipro 4.1_Class8
P. 40
Algorithms and
Flowcharts
Chapter
03
Your Aim
to learn about:
Algorithm Characteristics of a Good Algorithm
Uses of an Algorithm Writing an Algorithm
Defining Flowchart Solving Problems using Algorithm and Flowchart
In our daily lives, we have to solve various problems using different strategies. These strategies
are called problem-solving techniques. A problem-solving technique is a collection of
sequential steps to solve a problem. In the same way, programmers also use different types
of techniques to solve problems related to programming. Some of these techniques are
algorithms and flowcharts.
ALGORITHM
We know that a program is a collection of instructions. The language used to write a program is
called a 'programming language'. Before writing a program on the computer, every programmer
must analyse the problem and write an algorithm to solve the problem.
An algorithm is a set of steps arranged in a sequential manner to solve a problem or to complete a
task. The problem can be logical or mathematical. Algorithms are the building blocks of computer
programs. They are as important to programming, as recipes are for cooking. An algorithm is
always written in very simple words Clickipedia
and precise language so the steps can
be understood easily by everyone.
In computer terms, algorithm is the Ada Lovelace is credited with
sequence of steps or computer the evolution of the concept of
operations which collectively solve a algorithm.
given problem.
38 iPro (Ver. 4.1)-VIII

