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Flowcharts are visual representations of algorithms or processes using symbols to illustrate the sequence of steps. They enhance clarity, reduce miscommunication, and serve as effective documentation tools, though they can be challenging to create for complex systems. The document also outlines various symbols used in flowcharts and provides examples of flowcharts for specific tasks.

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Flowcharts

Flowcharts are visual representations of algorithms or processes using symbols to illustrate the sequence of steps. They enhance clarity, reduce miscommunication, and serve as effective documentation tools, though they can be challenging to create for complex systems. The document also outlines various symbols used in flowcharts and provides examples of flowcharts for specific tasks.

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Flowcharts: Flowcharts are the visual representations of an algorithm or a process.

Flowcharts use symbols/shapes like


arrows, rectangles, and diamonds to properly explain the sequence of steps involved in the algorithm or process.
Flowcharts have their use cases in various fields such as software development, business process modeling, and
engineering.

Use of Flowcharts: Flowcharts are used due to the numerous amount of benefits they provide. Below are some of the
important reasons to use flowcharts:

 They provide clarity and simplification to the complex processes and algorithms, which in turn helps other
people to understand them easily.
 Flowcharts provide a universal visual language that can be understood by anyone across different teams and
helps reduce miscommunications.
 They are an optimal solution for documenting standard operating procedures, workflows, or business processes.
This makes it easier to train new employees.
 Flowcharts help in increasing the visualization of the problem being solved which enables more informed and
data-driven choices.

Advantages of using a Flowchart

 Flowcharts are a better way of communicating the logic of the system.


 Flowcharts act as a guide for blueprint during program designed.
 Flowcharts help in debugging process.
 With the help of flowcharts programs can be easily analyzed.
 They provide better documentation.
 Flowcharts serve as a good proper documentation.

Disadvantages of using a Flowchart

 It is difficult to draw flowcharts for large and complex programs.


 There is no standard to determine the amount of detail.
 It is very difficult to modify the Flowchart.
 Making a flowchart is costly.
 If changes are done in software, then the flowchart must be redrawn
Symbols Used In Flowchart

Symbol Purpose Description

Indicates the flow of logic by connecting


Flow line
symbols.

Represents the start and the end of a


Terminal(Stop/Start)
flowchart.

Input/Output Used for input and output operation.

Used for arithmetic operations and


Processing
data-manipulations.

Used for decision making between two


Decision
or more alternatives.

On-page Connector Used to join different flowline

Used to connect the flowchart portion


Off-page Connector
on a different page.

Predefined Represents a group of statements


Process/Function performing one processing task.
Design a flowchart for checking whether the number
is positive or negative according to the number
entered by the user.

Design a flowchart for calculating the area of a


rectangle.

Design a flowchart for finding the largest among three


numbers entered by the user.

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