Introduction to Problem Solving

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An algorithm is a finite sequence of precise, step-by-step instructions designed to solve a problem or accomplish a task. It has a definite beginning and end, and when followed correctly, leads to the

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1. Precision - steps are precisely stated 2. Uniqueness - results are uniquely defined 3. Finiteness - stops after finite steps 4. Input - receives some input 5. Output - produces some output

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1. Analysing the problem - understanding what needs to be solved 2. Developing an Algorithm - creating step-by-step solution 3. Coding - converting algorithm to programming language 4. Testing and Deb

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GIGO stands for 'Garbage In Garbage Out'. It means that the correctness of the output that a computer gives depends upon the correctness of input provided. If incorrect input is given, the output will

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1. Flowchart - Visual representation using standardized symbols and arrows 2. Pseudocode - Text-based representation using natural language-like statements with programming keywords

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1. Oval - Start/End (Terminator) 2. Rectangle - Process/Action 3. Diamond - Decision (Yes/No questions) 4. Parallelogram - Input/Output (Data) 5. Arrow - Flow direction/Connector

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INPUT number COMPUTE square = number * number PRINT square

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1. Sequence - statements executed one after another 2. Selection - conditional execution using if-else statements 3. Repetition - repeated execution using loops (while, for)