raptor

raptor

1. programming development environment

   • flowcharts
     • connected symbols
       • symbol=instruction
         • organized instructions
       • connection=order
   • reasons for use
     • less syntax
     • good for beginners
     • visual usage
     • easy use
     • teaching goal

2. structure

   • sets
     • connected symbols
       • actions
     • arrows
       • order
   • start/end

3. symbols

   • there are 6 symbols, 4 main ones
     • unique instructions
     • assigment
       • affects variables
     • call
       • im not sure
     • input
       • for data entering
     • output
       • for data display
     • selection
       • conditional with 2 outcomes depending on the income
     • loop
       • conditional that repeats it self until is completed

4. variables

   • may change
     • input
     • assigment
   • computer value storage locations
   • need meaningful names