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The document outlines the five step programming process: 1) Identify the problem by defining requirements and specifications 2) Design the solution using techniques like top-down design and algorithms 3) Write the program by choosing a language, following syntax and style guidelines 4) Test the program by debugging, testing logic with sample data, and beta testing with real data 5) Document and maintain the program with user guides and code comments for future updates

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9/12/2012

Understand the
Programming Process

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I

Objective/Essential Standard
2

 Essential Standard: 2.00 Understand the Solution


Development Process

 Indicator: 2.01 Understand the Programming


Process. (3%)

Computer Programming I- Summer 2011 9/12/2012

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The Programming Process

 A computer program is a list of instructions that contain


data for a computer to follow. Different programs are
written with different languages.

 A five step programming process is outlined in this


section.

1. Identify the Problem


2. Design the Solution
3. Write the Program
4. Test the Program
5. Document and Maintain the Program

1. Identify the Problem

 Two parts to this step

1. Requirements
 What is needed to be part of the solution
 Define what your program needs to do (the desired output )
 Understand the reason for creating the program and who will be
using it.
 Examine the data to be processed to ensure the program will handle
data requirements.

2. Specifications
 What does your program need to do to fulfill requirements.
 Determine the needs of the users

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2. Design the Solution

 The most frequently used design in the programming process is


called Top-Down Design.

 A solution method is broken down into smaller sub-problems,


which in turn are broken down into smaller sub-problems,
continuing until each sub problem can be solved in a few steps.
This is called modularization.
 In large projects, sub-problems may be assigned to different programmers, or
teams of programmers, who are given precise guidelines about how their sub-
problems fits into the overall solution design.

 These individuals or teams are then given the opportunity to design the solution
to their sub-problem as they deem best.

2. Design the Solution

 One method of designing a solution to a problem or sub-problem


is to create an algorithm.
 An algorithm is a set of steps that create an ordered approach
to a problem solution.

 Several methods for designing a programming algorithm exist.


1. An algorithm can be written in plain English or outline
form.
2. An method called pseudocode may be used to create an
algorithm.
3. A third method of creating an algorithm is called
flowcharting.

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3. Write the Program

 Coding the program should include:


1. Choosing the correct programming language that will best


suit the needs and desired outcome of the users.
 Different languages are designed to handle data in different ways.
 Some languages are designed to handle numeric processing, others are better
suited to handle textual data.

2. Once the programming language has been determined, follow


the syntax of the programming language precisely.

3. Follow good programming style.


 For example, in Visual Basic, label names should begin with lbl.
 Agreed upon rules to make reading code easier.

4. Test the Program

 After coding the program, testing should occur in


several steps:
1. First, the program should be tested for all syntax errors
(debugging running your program).

2. When the program executes or compiles correctly, it should be


checked for logic errors. Just because it runs does not mean
it is working correctly. Run some diagnostic tests with sample
data to be certain that the data which is input is handled
correctly and produces the desired output.

3. Beta test your program by using some real world data.

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5. Documentation and Maintenance

 Documentation is crucial for user information as well


as for programmer understanding.
 Use documentation to create User Guides so users will be
certain they are adhering to the design of the program.
 For example, an input field asking for your birthday might also have the desired format
included in parentheses next to the input field (mm/dd/yyyy).

 Always apply documentation through comments to your


code so you can remember what you are doing and so other
programmers can follow the logic of the code.
 This is also a good practice to follow each time you update or change code
written by someone else.

The Programming Process

 Remember programming is a dynamic process.

 Good programmers follow the process.

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