Problem Solving and Programming Logic

Computer Programs: The Power of LogicA single program addresses a particular problem. When you write a program, you are solving a problem.To solve a problem you must use your power of logic and develop an algorithm, or procedure, for solving the problem.The algorithm is the finite set of step-by-step instructions that convert the input into the desired output, that is, solve the problem.Structured Program Design: Divide and ConquerGiven a task, programmers were left on their own to create a solution any way they could.Three major problems arose from this free-form method:1.Long development time,2.High maintenance cost, and3.Low-quality software.Structured programming stresses the systematic design and management of the program development process.illustrates a common programming problem:The...

Programming In Perspective

What Is Computer Programming ?Computer programming involves writing instructions and giving them to the computer so it can complete a task.A computer program, or software, is a set of instructions written in a computer language, intended to be executed by a computer to perform a useful task.The application packages such as word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems are computer programs.A programmer is an individual who translates the tasks that you want a computer to accomplish into a form the computer understands.What Are The Qualities of a Well-Designed Program? � Correct and accurate � Easy to understand � Easy to maintain and update � Efficient � Reliable � Flexi...