Scribd
Upload
10 views

Algorithm and Flowchart

Uploaded by

Kritansh Uppal
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
10 views

Algorithm and Flowchart

Uploaded by

Kritansh Uppal
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 31

ALGORITHM AND FLOWCHART

ALGORITHM

• The sequence of steps to be performed in order to solve a problem by the computer is


known as an algorithm.
• Algorithm : Systematic logical approach which is a well-defined, step-by-step
procedure that allows a computer to solve a problem.
• Pseudocode : It is a simpler version of a programming code in plain English
which uses short phrases to write code for a program before it is implemented in a specific
programming language.
• Program : It is exact code written for problem following all the rules of the
programming language.
A mathematician, philosopher, inventor
and mechanical engineer,
Babbage originated the concept of a
digital programmable computer
FLOWCHART

• Flowchart is a graphical or symbolic representation of an algorithm. It is the


diagrammatic representation of the step-by-step solution to a given problem.
Consider that we need to find the sum, average and product of 3 numbers given by the user.
Algorithm for the given problem is as follows:

1. START
2. Read X, Y, Z
3. Compute Sum (S) as X + Y + Z
4. Compute Average (A) as S / 3
5. Compute Product (P) as X * Y * Z
6. END
SYMBOL 1

Terminator: An oval flow chart shape indicates the start or end of the
process, usually containing the word “Start” or “End”.

TERMINATO
R
SYMBOL 2

• Data: A parallelogram that indicates data input or output (I/O) for a


process. Examples: Get X from the user, Display X.

INPUT/
OUTPUT
SYMBOL 3

Process: A rectangular flow chart shape indicates a normal/generic


process flow step. For example, “Add 1 to X”, “M = M*F” or similar

PROCESS
SYMBOL 4

• Decision: A diamond flow chart shape indicates a branch in the process


flow. This symbol is used when a decision needs to be made, commonly a Yes/No
question or True/False test.

DECISIO
N
SYMBOL 5

• Connector: A small, labelled, circular flow chart shape used to indicate a


jump in the process flow. Connectors are generally used in complex or multi-sheet
diagrams.
SYMBOL 6

• Delay: used to indicate a delay or wait in the process for input from
some other process.

DELAY
SYMBOL 7

• Arrow: used to show the flow of control in a process. An arrow coming


from one symbol and ending at another symbol represents that control passes to the
symbol the arrow points to.

A flowchart is read from LEFT to RIGHT or TOP to


BOTTOM
CONSIDER ANOTHER PROBLEM OF FINDING THE LARGEST
NUMBER BETWEEN A AND B

Algorithm
1. Read A, B
2. If A is less than B
BIG=B
SMALL = A
3. Else
BIG=A
SMALL = B
4. Write (Display) BIG, SMALL
FIND THE LARGEST NUMBER BETWEEN A, B AND C
ALGORITHM TO FIND ROOTS OF A QUADRATIC
EQUATION
Sum of 5
numbers
Print Hello World 10
times
Draw a flowchart to log in to facebook
account
• Note!
As there are many ways to solve a given
problem so there are many ways to
draw a flowchart.
ADVANTAGES OF USING FLOWCHARTS

• Communication: Flowcharts are better way of communicating the logic of a system to all
concerned.
• Effective analysis: With the help of flowchart, problem can be analysed in more effective way.
• Proper documentation: Program flowcharts serve as a good program documentation, which
is needed for various purposes.
• Efficient Coding: The flowcharts act as a guide or blueprint during the systems analysis and
program development phase.
• Proper Debugging: The flowchart helps in debugging process.
• Efficient Program Maintenance: The maintenance of operating program becomes easy
with the help of flowchart. It helps the programmer to put efforts more efficiently on that part.
LIMITATIONS OF USING FLOWCHARTS

• Complex logic: Sometimes, the program logic is quite complicated. In that case,
flowchart becomes complex and clumsy.
• Alterations and Modifications: If alterations are required the flowchart may require
re-drawing completely.
RAPTOR TOOL TO DRAW FLOWCHARTS

• https://raptorflowchart.en.softonic.com/
PRACTICE A FLOWCHART HERE

• https://www.dyclassroom.com/flowchart/exercise-2
FOR RAPTOR TUTORIAL
GOTO HELP GENERAL HELP
OR JUST PRESS F1
HERE CLICK ON RAPTOR TUTORIAL AND STUDY HOW TO CREATE A
FLOWCHART
THANK YOU

You might also like