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Algorithm and Flowchart Example

The document explains algorithms as step-by-step procedures for problem-solving and flowcharts as visual representations of these algorithms. It highlights the key differences between the two, outlines the steps to write an algorithm, and provides common flowchart symbols. An example of finding the largest of two numbers is included to illustrate both concepts.

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Algorithm and Flowchart Example

The document explains algorithms as step-by-step procedures for problem-solving and flowcharts as visual representations of these algorithms. It highlights the key differences between the two, outlines the steps to write an algorithm, and provides common flowchart symbols. An example of finding the largest of two numbers is included to illustrate both concepts.

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Algorithm and Flowchart

Understanding Logic and


Visualization in Programming
Agenda
• What is an Algorithm?
• • What is a Flowchart?
• • Key Differences
• • Steps to Write an Algorithm
• • Flowchart Symbols
• • Example: Find the Largest of Two Numbers
• • Summary & Q&A
What is an Algorithm?
• A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
• • Helps in solving complex problems logically
• • Independent of programming language
What is a Flowchart?
• A diagrammatic representation of an
algorithm
• • Uses symbols to show the flow of operations
• • Enhances understanding and
communication
Key Differences
• Algorithm: Textual, logical steps
• • Flowchart: Visual diagram
• • Algorithm is easy to write, flowchart is easier
to understand
• • Both are used in designing and debugging
programs
Steps to Write an Algorithm
• 1. Understand the problem
• • 2. Define the input and output
• • 3. Break down the steps logically
• • 4. Write the steps in sequence
• • 5. Review for correctness
Common Flowchart Symbols
• Terminator – Start/End (Oval)
• • Process – Action (Rectangle)
• • Decision – Condition (Diamond)
• • Input/Output – Data (Parallelogram)
• • Arrow – Flow of control
Example Problem
• Problem: Find the largest of two numbers
• • Input: Two numbers A and B
• • Output: Largest number
Algorithm: Find Largest of Two
Numbers
• Step 1: Start
• • Step 2: Input A and B
• • Step 3: If A > B then
• • Step 4: Print A is largest
• • Step 5: Else print B is largest
• • Step 6: End
Flowchart: Find Largest of Two
Numbers
• Use flowchart symbols:
• • Start -> Input A, B -> Decision (A > B?) ->
• • Yes: Output A is largest -> End
• • No: Output B is largest -> End
Summary
• Algorithms define logic clearly
• • Flowcharts visualize the process
• • Both are essential for problem-solving in
programming
Q&A
• Any questions on algorithms or flowcharts?
• • Thank you for your attention!

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