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What is the main purpose of an algorithm?
What is the main purpose of an algorithm?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an algorithm?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an algorithm?
What is the first phase of problem-solving according to the content?
What is the first phase of problem-solving according to the content?
What should an algorithm ultimately provide?
What should an algorithm ultimately provide?
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What occurs during the verification phase of problem solving?
What occurs during the verification phase of problem solving?
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How many inputs can an algorithm have according to the characteristics outlined?
How many inputs can an algorithm have according to the characteristics outlined?
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What is the significance of the finiteness characteristic of an algorithm?
What is the significance of the finiteness characteristic of an algorithm?
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What phase comes after specifying the required data types in problem solving?
What phase comes after specifying the required data types in problem solving?
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What is the primary purpose of writing an algorithm?
What is the primary purpose of writing an algorithm?
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Which of the following is NOT a phase in compiling a C program?
Which of the following is NOT a phase in compiling a C program?
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Which of the following statements about algorithms is true?
Which of the following statements about algorithms is true?
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What is the first step in an algorithm designed to add two numbers?
What is the first step in an algorithm designed to add two numbers?
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In algorithm design, which constructs are commonly utilized?
In algorithm design, which constructs are commonly utilized?
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How does programming relate to algorithms?
How does programming relate to algorithms?
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Which of the following best describes the preprocessing phase in compiling?
Which of the following best describes the preprocessing phase in compiling?
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What is the correct order of steps in compiling a C program?
What is the correct order of steps in compiling a C program?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Introduction to Algorithmic and Programming in C Language
- This chapter introduces algorithmic and programming concepts in C.
- Students will learn what algorithms are used for and how they differ from programs.
- Students will learn how to write basic algorithms to solve simple problems.
- Students will understand how programs are used and the compilation process.
Chapter Outcomes
- Students will understand the function of algorithms and the difference between algorithms and programs.
- Students will know how to create a basic algorithm for problem-solving.
- Students will understand the purpose of a computer program.
- Students will understand the compilation process and its steps.
Introduction to Computer Science
- Computer science is not only about computers.
- It also includes the study of problems, problem-solving, and the solutions derived from the problem-solving process.
Problem-Solving Phases
- Analysis and Specification: Understand and define the problem and its solution requirements.
- General Solution: Determine data types and a logical sequence of steps (algorithm) for solving the problem.
- Verification: Verify that the algorithm correctly solves the problem.
- Implementation: Implement the algorithm in a programming language to create a program.
Introduction: From Problem to Programs
- Problems can be solved using multiple algorithms.
- Algorithms are the basis for various programs.
What is an Algorithm?
- Algorithm is a frequently used word by programmers when they don't want to explain what they did.
- Algorithms are step-by-step procedures.
- Algorithms define a set of instructions executed in a specific order to get a desired output.
- The process takes a finite amount of time.
- The word "algorithm" originates from the name of a Persian mathematician, Abu Ja’far Mohammed ibn-i Musa al-Khawarizmi.
Example of an Algorithm (Living Alone Algorithm)
- A visual example illustrating a simple algorithm using comic-strip style images.
Characteristics of an Algorithm
- Unambiguous: Clear and well-defined steps.
- Input: Zero or more well-defined inputs.
- Output: One or more well-defined outputs matching the desired result.
- Finiteness: Must terminate after a limited number of steps.
- Feasibility: Should be solvable with available resources.
- Independent: Step-by-step directions should not depend on programming language.
How to Write an Algorithm
- No specific standards exist for writing algorithms.
- Algorithms do not depend on programming languages.
- Common code constructs (loops, flow-control structures) can be used in algorithms.
- Algorithms are often written in a step-by-step manner, but flexibility may exist.
Algorithm General Structure
- Algorithms typically start with an algorithm name.
- They may include defined constants, data types, and variables.
- Instructions are placed in the algorithm body.
- Algorithms usually end with an end statement.
Example Algorithm (Adding Two Numbers)
- Design an algorithm to add two numbers and display the result.
- Example implementations of the addition algorithm in algorithm form.
What is a Program?
- Programming is an algorithm's implementation in a programming language.
- It's the process of encoding an algorithm into a programming language to be executed by a computer.
- Many languages exist : Pascal, C, C++, Cobol, Fortran, Java, Python, Delphi, etc.
- This course focuses on the C programming language.
Example: From Algorithm to C Program
- Provides an example of converting an algorithm into a C program to add two numbers.
Creating and Running a C Program
- Compilation: Converts high-level source code to low-level machine code.
- This process includes pre-processing, compilation, and linking stages.
- Source code (.c) is transformed into object code (.obj) and finally into executable code (.exe).
- Headers (e.g., stdio.h) are included in the process.
Creating and Running a C program (continued)
- The compiler ensures that the program is type-correct and syntactically correct, but not necessarily logically correct.
Diagram of Creating and Running a C Program
- A diagram representing the compilation and execution stages of a C program.
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