ICT 104 Programming Fundamentals: Program Design

What is the primary focus of the program design step in programming?

Which activity is NOT part of the program design step?

What is the purpose of a structured walkthrough in the program design process?

Why is cooperation emphasized during the structured walkthrough phase?

What is the ultimate goal of using pseudocode and flowcharts during program design?

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting an appropriate programming language?

What is the primary characteristic of the first generation of programming languages?

Why is it essential to think about the existing programming languages in use when coding a program?

What defines an appropriate programming language for a specific task?

In what way do programming languages evolve over time?

Procedural Steps in Problem-solving Process in Programming

Step 2: Program Design

Program design involves creating details using pseudocode and/or flowcharts.
Pseudocode is a structured method to outline program logic in human-readable format.
Flowcharts visually represent the sequence of steps in a program.

Step 3: Program Coding

Select an appropriate programming language based on the program's purpose and existing languages in the organization.
Different programming languages serve various needs; select one that fits the project's requirements.

Step 4: Program Testing

Testing includes running the program with real data after initial checks (desk-checking and debugging).
Important phases include beta-testing and final product testing to ensure functionality and reliability.

Step 5: Program Documentation and Maintenance

Documentation includes user instructions that accompany programs or hardware and help non-programmers.
Maintain documentation continuously through operational observation involving users and programmers; it’s an ongoing process.

Timeline in the Development of Programming Languages

1st Generation: Machine Language (1945) - binary code executed directly by hardware; highly specific to machine architecture.

Discussion on Computer Intelligence

Intelligence Defined: Ability to learn, understand, and make decisions.
How Computers Operate: Follow human-given instructions (programs), process large amounts of data quickly, perform specific tasks like calculations.
Artificial Intelligence: Computers can learn and improve over time, recognizing patterns and adapting based on data.

Differences Between Human and Computer Intelligence

Emotions: Humans possess feelings and emotions; computers do not.

This quiz focuses on the procedural steps involved in program design, particularly step 2 of the problem-solving process in programming. You'll explore the importance of pseudocode and flowcharts in developing program details. Join us to test your understanding of these essential programming concepts.