computing science

computing science

1. documenting solutions

   • normal test data
     • extreme test data
       • exceptional test data
   • syntax errors
     • execution errors
       • logic errors
   • internal commentary
     • meaningful identifiers
       • indentation
         • white space

2. languages

3. constructs

   • /.*.-.+
   • variables
   • strings/array
   • pre-defined functions
   • iteration

4. data types

   • character
   • string
   • numeric
   • Boolean variables
   • 1-D arrays

5. algorithm specification

6. technical implementation

   • stand alone
     • networked
       • lan/internrt
         • wired/wireless
   • peer to peer versus
     • client/server
       • media
         • wired
           • optical
             • wireless
       • comparison of local versus web/cloud

7. security risks

   • viruses
     • worms
       • Trojans
         • hacking
   • spyware