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Algorithm-Pseudocode and Flowchart

The document provides an overview of algorithms, pseudocode, and flowcharts, emphasizing their roles in problem-solving and software engineering. It defines key characteristics of algorithms and illustrates how to represent them using pseudocode and flowcharts through examples. Additionally, it includes a class assignment for creating a pseudocode and flowchart to find the average of user-entered numbers.

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Algorithm-Pseudocode and Flowchart

The document provides an overview of algorithms, pseudocode, and flowcharts, emphasizing their roles in problem-solving and software engineering. It defines key characteristics of algorithms and illustrates how to represent them using pseudocode and flowcharts through examples. Additionally, it includes a class assignment for creating a pseudocode and flowchart to find the average of user-entered numbers.

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Algorithm -

Pseudocode and
Flowchart

Assoc. Prof. Kazeem O. Oyebode


PhD Computer Engineering
Learning objectives

● Define pseudocode and explain its


purpose in representing computer
programs.
● Define flowcharts and describe their
purpose in visualizing program flow and
decision-making.
● Demonstrate the skill to translate
problem statements into flowcharts
and algorithms.
Algorithm

● An algorithm is a step-by-step process of solving a problem eiciently

● Algorithm is important in software engineering because it provides an


high level view of how a problem would be solved.
Characteristics of an Algorithm

● An algorithm must have input and output.


● An algorithm must be finite - it must have an end point.
● An algorithm should have sequence of steps.
● An algorithm should be reusable - it should be able to solve similar
problems .
Algorithm

● An algorithm can be visualized by means of


○ Flow chart
○ Pseudocode
Pseudocode

What is Pseudocode?
● Pseudocode is an English-like way of stating an
algorithm.
● Pseudocode is an informal and compact high-level
view of an algorithm
Pseudocode

What is Pseudocode?
● It does not have to follow the syntax of any particular
programming language.
● It however requires you to know how computers
operate. E.g. computers can prompt for input,
computers can store values, etc.
Pseudocode

● Example: Problem 1
○ Suppose we need to multiply and add any two
integer numbers supplied from a field experiment.
Write a pseudocode that shows your algorithm for
carrying out the task.
Pseudocode

● Problem 1 Solution:
○ prompt the user for number 1
○ save input to num1
○ prompt user for number 2
○ save input to num2
○ sum = num1 + num2
○ product = num1 * num2
○ print sum
○ print product
Pseudocode

● Example: Problem 2
○ Write a pseudocode solution that takes any integer value and
determines whether it is odd or even.
Pseudocode

● Problem 2 Solution:
○ prompt the user to enter the integer
○ save input in number
○ check if a reminder exists if you divide number by 2
○ if there is a reminder, print “the number is odd”
○ if otherwise, print “the number is even”
Flowchart

● A flowchart is a graphical representation of an algorithm

● Five figures are typically used to represent a flowchart


Flowchart
Flowchart

● Example: Problem 1:

○ We need to multiply and add any two integer numbers supplied


from a field experiment.

○ Write a flowchart that shows your algorithm for carrying out that
repetitive task.
Flowchart solution 1
Flowchart

● Example Problem 2

○ Write a pseudocode solution that takes any integer value and


determines whether it is odd or even.

○ Draw an equivalent flowchart.


Flowchart solution 1
Class assignment

● Create a pseudocode and flowchart for the problem statement below:

○ Find the average of numbers entered by user.


Summary
Summary

● We now know how pseudocode works

● Also flowchart is understood

● Finally, you know how to utilize pseudocode and flowchart in


problem solving.
FURTHER READING RESOURCES

● Python Programming Fundamentals (2nd Edition) by Kent


D. Lee
● Flowchart and Algorithm Basics: The Art of Programming
y A. B. Chaudhuri | Jun 23, 2020
● Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer
Science (2nd Edition) by John Zelle
Thank
You

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