1
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Algorithms
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Set of instructions to solve a problem
e.g. in real life: recipes, directions
in comp. science : pseudocode
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Pseudocode
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Shows the outline of an algorithm without worrying about fine details (syntax)
3
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Advantages of Pseudocode
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Quick to write
Easily converted into other programming languages
There are different ways of writing pseudocode
Computer Science
flashcards
Decks in class (45)
# Cards
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The CPU16
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Memory6
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CPU and System Performance5
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Secondary Storage12
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Systems Software - The OS13
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System Software - Utilities6
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Units8
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Characters4
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Storing Images9
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Storing Sound7
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Compression7
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Networks - LANs and WANs9
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Networks - Hardware11
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Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks7
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Network Topologies6
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Network Protocols15
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Networks - The Internet9
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Network Security Threats20
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Ethical and Cultural Issues22
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Environmental Issues5
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Computer Legislation6
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Open Source and Proprietary Software8
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Design, Testing and IDEs16
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Computational Thinking4
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Writing Algorithms - Pseudocode3
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Writing Algorithms - Flowcharts10
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Search Algorithms4
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Sorting Algorithms10
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Programming Basics - Data Types12
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Programming Basics - Operators8
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Constants and Variables3
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Strings2
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Program Flow11
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Boolean Logic7
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Random Number Generation3
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Arrays7
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Storing Data7
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Searching Data4
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Sub Programs12
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Structured Programming9
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Defensive Design13
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Testing16
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Trace Tables3
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Translators12
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Integrated Development Environments5
