Designing Software Flashcards by Mark Latysh

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What is an algorithm?

A

Is a step by step instructions of how the code is to be executed.

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What are two tools that can be used for the creation of an algorithm?

Shapes and English

A

Pseudocode which is an English Language layout of the algorithm.
Flowcharts which is used to show how an algorithm is to function.

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What is the point of comments and documentation?

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Comments is an inexecutable piece of code that tells the developers the purpose of the code.
Documentation will provide important information for end users and developers.

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