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Algorithms

By Liam O’Leary

Flowcharts
Defining Algorithms
Algorithms are a means of a series of
detailed instructions used to solve a
problem over a set amount of time, used
in a logical way. Algorithms have 4
different characteristics:
- They always have an end.
- They use standard methods to solve a
problem.
- They use detailed steps.
Pseudocode key words
These are key words used to structure algorithms:
-Begin: To start a program
-End: To finish a program
-Begin Subprograms: To start a sub program
-End Subprograms: To end a sub program
-Case where <condition> otherwise: To allow for many choices
-End case: To end choice

These are Key Pseudocode that are commonly used. Some of these
words can be found in Flow chart Symbols
Common Symbols

These Symbols are used to


Top to bottom,
create a complete
AA to right set of
Subprogram
Decision
process
ALeft
Terminator
instructions in the form of a flow
chat called an Algorithm.
Rules of a flow cart
1. There is only ever one way into a
flowchart structure and one way our.
2. A single flowchart fit on one page. If the
flowchart doesn’t fit on one page, then
subprograms should be used.
Control structures
• These are used in a standard Algorithm.
They are used to show what order
instructions are carried out. The 3
controlled structures for an Algorithm are:
1.Sequencing (or step)
2.Selection (or choice)
3.Repetion (or loop)

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