Sunday, October 9, 2011

Flowcharts


The above flowchart is showing how a machine is reading and printing the temperature of something or someone.





The above flowchart is showing the response to a switch being turned on, it only takes one second.

Algorithms

Opening a Door and entering a room
  1. Reach for door knob
  2. Turn door knob
  3. Push or Pull door open
  4. Take needed steps forward 
  5. Enter room



Definitions


1.       Algorithms
A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem solving operations (esp. by computer)

2.       Pseudocode
Compact and informal high-level description of a computer programming algorithm

3.       Machine Language
A programming language designed for use on a specific class of computer 

4.       High Level Computer Language
A computer language with strong abstraction from the details of the computer

5.       Flowchart
A diagram of a specific sequence of operations in a computer program

6.       Sequence
particular order in which related  events movements or things follow each other

7.       Selection
Also called a decision, one of the three basic logic structures of computer programming.

8.       Repetition
The recurrence  of an action or event.