Problem Solving and Algorithms 3

Problem Solving and Algorithms 3

1. An algorithm is a plan for solving a problem

   • It must be designed by a person
   • Development process
     • 1. Description of the problem
       • The developer must create an algorithm that will solve the client's problem
     • 2. Analyze the problem
       • Determine the starting and ending point
     • 3. Develop a High-Level algorithm
       • Design an algorithm that has a lack of details
     • 4. Refine
       • Add details
     • 5. Review
       • Check if it works correctly

2. A computer is just a tool to solve a problem

3. A computer program is a set of instructions given to the computer