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Computer Science Class Notes: Introduction to Programming (Detailed)

1. What is Programming?
- Communicating instructions to a computer to perform tasks.

2. Early Programming History


- 1940s: Machine Language (binary code).
- 1950s: Assembly Language (mnemonics).
- Today: High-Level Languages (Python, Java, C++).

3. Algorithms and Flowcharts


- Algorithm: Step-by-step logical procedure.
- Flowchart: Visual diagram representing steps.

4. Variables and Data Types


- Variable: Symbolic name for a memory location.
- Data Types: Integer, Float, String, Boolean.

5. Control Structures
- If Statements: Decision-making.
- Loops: Repeat actions (for, while).

6. Pseudocode Example
- Start
- Input A, B
- If A > B then
Print A
Else
Print B
- End

7. Importance of Programming
- Software development, AI, cybersecurity, web design.

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