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CP Lecture # 2

The document discusses algorithms and programming structures. It defines an algorithm as a procedure for solving a problem through a series of ordered actions. Pseudocode is presented as an informal way to develop algorithms using everyday English. Control structures like if/else statements and while loops are introduced to allow programs to execute actions conditionally or repetitively rather than just sequentially. Flowcharts are also discussed as a way to visually represent program logic and control structures.

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CP Lecture # 2

The document discusses algorithms and programming structures. It defines an algorithm as a procedure for solving a problem through a series of ordered actions. Pseudocode is presented as an informal way to develop algorithms using everyday English. Control structures like if/else statements and while loops are introduced to allow programs to execute actions conditionally or repetitively rather than just sequentially. Flowcharts are also discussed as a way to visually represent program logic and control structures.

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Programming

Structures
Algorithm

 The solution to any computing problem involves executing a series of actions


in a specific order.
 A procedure for solving a problem in terms of
 1. the actions to be executed, and
 2. the order in which these actions are to be executed is called an algorithm.

 Consider the “rise-and-shine algorithm.


Pseudocode

 Pseudocode is an artificial and informal language that helps you develop


algorithms.
 The pseudocode we present here is particularly useful for developing
algorithms that will be converted to structured C programs.
 Pseudocode is similar to everyday English; it’s convenient
 and user friendly although it’s not an actual computer programming language.
Control Structures
 Normally, statements in a program are executed one after the other in the
order in which they’re written. This is called sequential execution.
 next statement to be executed may be other than the next one in sequence.
This is called transfer of control
Flowchart

 Oval symbol containing the word “Begin” and “END”


 Most important flowcharting symbol is the diamond symbol, also called
 the decision symbol
 Squair for operation
 The if selection statement either performs (selects) an action if a condition is
true or skips the action if the condition is false.
 The if statement is called a single selection statement because it selects or
ignores a single action.
 The if…else statement is called a double-selection statement because it
selects between two different actions.
 The switch statement is called a multiple-selection statement because it
selects among many different actions.
The if Selection Statement

 if ( grade >= 60 ) {
printf( "Passed\n" );
 } /* end if */
Nested if…else statements

 Write pseudocode and drew flow chart


 A for exam grades greater than or equal to 90,
 B for grades greater than or equal to 80,
 C for grades greater than or equal to 70,
 D for grades greater than or equal to 60,
 and F for all other grades.
The “while” Repetition Statement

 A repetition statement allows you to specify that an action is to be repeated


while some condition remains true.
 The pseudocode statement
While there are more items on my shopping list
Purchase next item and cross it off my list

 Product = 3;
 while ( product <= 100 )
 {
 product = 3 * product;
 } /* end while */
Counter Control Repitition

 A class of ten students took a quiz. The grades (integers in the range 0 to
100) for this quiz are available to you. Determine the class average on the
quiz.

 Write a Program???
Class average program with sentinel-
controlled repetition
 Write a program to calculate average using sentinel-controlled repetition ??

 cast operator average = ( float ) total / counter;


 printf( "%.2f\n", 3.446 ); /* prints 3.45 */
Nested Control Structures
 while ( student <= 10 ) {
 /* prompt user for input and obtain value from user */
 printf( "Enter result ( 1=pass,2=fail ): " );
 scanf( "%d", &result );
 /* if result 1, increment passes */
 passes = passes + 1;
 } /* end if */
 /* otherwise, increment failures */
 failures = failures + 1;
 } /* end else */
 student = student + 1; /* increment student counter */
 } /*
Assignment Operators

 c = c + 3;
 can be abbreviated with the addition assignment operator += as
 c += 3;
Increment and Decrement Operators

 If increment or decrement operators are placed before a variable (i.e.,


prefixed), they’re referred to as the preincrement or predecrement
operators, respectively.
 If increment or decrement operators are placed after a variable (i.e.,
postfixed), they’re referred to as the postincrement or postdecrement
operators, respectively

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