Programming Concepts

Programming Concepts

1. Algorithms

   • A systemmatic process which defines the solution to a problem in a finite number of sets.
   • Combine to form
     • Programs

2. Data Structures

   • An organised framework to provide storage of many related items of data, which provides methodical insertion and retrieval.

3. Language Concepts

   • Data
     • Primitive types
     • Reference types
   • Operations
     • Statements
     • Blocks
     • Methods/Macros
   • Framework
     • Libraries
     • Operating System interface

4. Values

   • Simple/Atomic
   • Multiple/Composite

5. Types

   • Groups of values with common characteristics, making them distinguishable from other values.
   • Physical
     • In hardware
   • Native
     • Abstracted to Language
   • Abstact
     • Abstracted to Programmer

6. Data Abstraction

   • High Level
     • At the application level, allowing computer data structures to relate to problems more intuitively.
   • Low level
     • Checking values are correct and handling error conditions