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Programming Basics (Part 1)

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Define what is meant by an algorithm and pseudocode. Learn how and when different data types are used. Learn the basic arithmetic operations available in a typical programming language.

Flashcards by Daniel Smillie, updated more than 1 year ago

	Created by Daniel Smillie over 6 years ago

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Question	Answer
Algorithm	A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.
Pseudocode	A notation resembling a simplified programming language, used in program design.
Data Types	Integer, Real, Boolean, String, Character, etc.
Arithmetic Operations	Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Whole Number Division, Modulus, Indices, Equal To, Not Equal To, Greater Than, Less Than etc.

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