Flowchart Symbols

Study Notes

Flowcharts use standardized symbols to represent different actions and decisions
These symbols are used to create a visual representation of a program or algorithm

Oval: Start/End symbol
- Indicates the beginning or end of a program or subroutine
Rectangle: Process symbol
- Represents a single action or process
Diamond: Decision symbol
- Used to represent a decision or branch in the program
Parallelogram: Input/Output symbol
- Represents user input or output operations
Arrow: Direction of Flow symbol
- Indicates the direction of flow between symbols
Circle: Connector symbol
- Used to connect different parts of the flowchart

Each symbol has a specific meaning and use in creating a flowchart
Correct use of symbols is essential for creating a clear and accurate flowchart
Flowcharts can be used to plan, visualize, and communicate algorithms and programs

Flowcharts use standardized symbols to represent different actions and decisions, creating a visual representation of a program or algorithm.

Oval: Start/End symbol, indicating the beginning or end of a program or subroutine.
Rectangle: Process symbol, representing a single action or process.
Diamond: Decision symbol, used to represent a decision or branch in the program.
Parallelogram: Input/Output symbol, representing user input or output operations.
Arrow: Direction of Flow symbol, indicating the direction of flow between symbols.
Circle: Connector symbol, used to connect different parts of the flowchart.

Each symbol has a specific meaning and use in creating a flowchart.
Correct use of symbols is essential for creating a clear and accurate flowchart.
Flowcharts can be used to plan, visualize, and communicate algorithms and programs.

Arrays store a collection of values of the same data type in contiguous memory locations.
Each element in an array has a unique index or subscript, usually starting from 0.
Example: an ages array stores 5 integer values.

Implicit conversion is the automatic conversion of a value from one data type to another.
Example: assigning an int value to a float variable.
May result in loss of precision or data.

Explicit conversion (casting) is the manual conversion of a value from one data type to another.
Example: (float) x to convert an int value to a float.
Used to avoid implicit conversion issues.

Type coercion is the automatic conversion of a value to match the dominant data type in an operation.
Example: an int value added to a float value will coerce the int to a float.
Important to be careful with data type conversions to avoid data loss or unexpected results.