CMPS 002 - Computer Literacy

Prof. Paulo Franca

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Programming Concepts

Data and Program structure:

Data:

  • variables - may store a value
    • (integer, character, floating point)
  • objects - may store more complex information
    • values, pictures, procedures
  • You must declare all data before their use in the programs
    • You "introduce" the data to the program

Program structure

  • Three basic elements
    • sequence - one statement after the other
    • decision - decide to follow one sequence or another
    • repetition - repeat a same sequence several times
  • Hierarchy
    • procedures and functions
    • make your computer smarter
  • Reuse
    • use solutions or programs that are available
    • build solutions or programs for reuse
  • Test, test, test, test, test