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IGCSE 0478 Programming Notes

1. Programming Fundamentals

• Variables & Constants: Understand how to declare and use variables and constants to
store data.

• Data Types: Familiarize yourself with common data types such as integer, real, Boolean,
and string.

• Operators: Learn about arithmetic (e.g., +, -, *, /), relational (e.g., ==, !=, >, <), and
logical operators (e.g., AND, OR, NOT).

2. Control Structures

• Sequence: Executing statements in order.

• Selection: Using IF...THEN...ELSE statements to make decisions.

• Iteration: Implementing loops using FOR, WHILE, and REPEAT...UNTIL.

3. Data Structures

• Arrays: Learn how to declare, initialize, and manipulate arrays.

• Records: Understand how to group related data using records.

4. Procedures and Functions

• Procedures: Subprograms that perform tasks without returning a value.

• Functions: Subprograms that return a value.

• Parameters: Differentiate between passing parameters by value and by reference.

5. File Handling

• Opening and Closing Files: Learn how to open files for reading or writing and close them
after operations.

• Reading and Writing: Understand how to read from and write to text files.

6. Error Handling and Testing

• Types of Errors: Identify syntax, runtime, and logic errors.

• Testing: Develop test plans and use trace tables to debug programs.
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Practice Makes Perfect


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