Problem Solving Using Computer and ‘C’ Programming - I Theory Notes

Problem Solving using Computer and ‘C’ Programming-I Theory Notes

 

Chapter 1- Problem Solving Aspects
1.1.	Introduction to problem solving using computers.
1.2.	Problem solving steps.
1.3.	Algorithms-definition, characteristics, examples, advantages and limitations.
1.4.	Flowcharts-definition, notations, examples, advantages and limitations, Comparison with algorithms.
1.5.	Pseudo codes - notations, examples, advantages and limitations.
1.6.	Programming Languages as tools, programming paradigms, types of languages
1.7.	Converting pseudo-code to programs.
1.8.	Compilation process (compilers, interpreters), linking and loading, syntax and semantic errors, testing a program.
1.9	Good Programming Practices (naming conventions, documentation, indentation).