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What is Pseudocode

Pseudocode is a plain-language representation of an algorithm's steps, designed to be easily understood by both programmers and non-programmers. It helps in planning a program by focusing on logic rather than syntax and includes basic structures such as Start/End, Input/Output, processing, control structures, and optional comments. Examples illustrate its use in simple calculations, decision-making with if statements, and loops.

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What is Pseudocode

Pseudocode is a plain-language representation of an algorithm's steps, designed to be easily understood by both programmers and non-programmers. It helps in planning a program by focusing on logic rather than syntax and includes basic structures such as Start/End, Input/Output, processing, control structures, and optional comments. Examples illustrate its use in simple calculations, decision-making with if statements, and loops.

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What is Pseudocode?

Pseudocode is a plain-language description of the steps in an algorithm or program. It's not


written in any specific programming language—just a logical sequence of steps that represents
how a solution will work.

Why Use Pseudocode?

• Helps to plan a program before writing actual code.

• Easy to understand for both programmers and non-programmers.

• Focuses on logic, not syntax.

Basic Structure of Pseudocode

1. Start and End – Always begin with Start and finish with End.

2. Input and Output – Use:

o Input to accept values.

o Output or Display to show results.

3. Processing/Computation – Use assignment statements, e.g. Total = Price * Quantity

4. Control Structures:

o If statements: For decision making

o Loops: For repeating actions (e.g., For, While)

5. Comments – Optional notes using // to explain parts of the pseudocode.


Example 1: Simple Calculation

Problem: Calculate and display the area of a rectangle.

Pseudocode:

Start

Input Length

Input Width

Area = Length * Width

Display Area

End

Example 2: Using If Statement

Problem: Check if a number is positive or negative.

Pseudocode:

Start

Input Number

If Number > 0 Then

Display "Positive"

Else

Display "Negative"

End If

End

Example 3: Using a Loop

Problem: Display numbers 1 to 5.

Pseudocode:

Start

For Counter = 1 to 5

Display Counter

End For

End

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