Dr. Doolittle talks to the animals,computer programming majors talk to computers.
They use computer languages to instruct computers how to
perform the functions most of us take for granted.
If you want to concentrate mostly on the theory and design of computer systems, consider a major in computer science.
But if you want to dive right into learning the computer languages, like C++ and Java,
that run operating systems, networks, and software, this could be the major for you.
sumptuously appointed private yurt and a cooked-to-order breakfast each
morning.
Computer programming majors learn how to write various
programming languages used for software development and operating systems.
Topics covered include program testing, debugging, and customization.
System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
The algorithm development phase of
the life cycle is probably the most
challenging and creative.
Development of an algorithm requires
the detailed analysis to determine
what individual steps or task are
necessary to produce an end result and
in what order those steps or tasks need
to be done.
This phase of the cycle needs a
standardized diagramming tool to help
in the analysis and in the
documentation of the algorithm. So
we are going to discuss two such tools
in this presentation.
What is an Algorithm?
In the context of computer programming, an algorithm , is defined as a:
“ well ordered collection of unambiguous and effectively computable
operations, that when executed, produces a result and halts in a finite
amount of time.”
Characteristics of an Algorithm
Well-ordered: the steps are in a clear order
Unambiguous:
the operations described are understood by a computing agent
without further simplification
Effectively computable:
the computing agent can actually carry out the
operation
