Lesson 3 (AI-Made)

• How does a structured approach enhance software development skills?

  It provides a systematic method to improve the quality and timeliness of software delivery.
• What does PDLC stand for?

  Program Development Life Cycle
• What is the PDLC?

  A systematic process used to manage the development of quality software applications.
• What is the first phase of the PDLC?

  Problem Definition and Analysis
• What is involved in the Problem Definition and Analysis phase?

  Identifying the problem statement and breaking it down into smaller tasks.
• What should be created during the Problem Definition and Analysis phase?

  A development roadmap including activities and deadlines.
• What is the second phase of the PDLC?

  Program Design
• What tools are commonly used in the Program Design phase?

  Algorithm, Pseudocode, and Flowchart
• What is an algorithm?

  A step-by-step process used to solve a problem.
• What are the characteristics of an algorithm?

  Clear, well-defined inputs and outputs, finite, effective, deterministic, generality, and modularity.
• What is pseudocode?

  An informal way to express algorithms using human-readable constructs.
• What are the characteristics of pseudocode?

  Readability, flexibility, and clarity.
• What is a flowchart?

  A visual representation of the logic sequence of steps in solving a problem.
• What do flowcharts use to depict the flow of control?

  Standardized symbols and arrows.
• What does the terminal symbol in a flowchart represent?

  The BEGIN and END of the logic flow.
• What is the guideline for flowchart symbols?

  There should only be two terminal symbols, one for begin and one for end.
• What are the benefits of using flowcharts?

  Visual representation, clarity, communication, analysis, and documentation.
• What is the third phase of the PDLC?

  Coding & Debugging the Program
• What should be followed during the Coding & Debugging phase?

  The language rules to eliminate syntax errors.
• What is the fourth phase of the PDLC?

  Testing & Debugging the Program
• What types of testing are conducted in the Testing & Debugging phase?

  Alpha testing and beta testing.
• What is the fifth phase of the PDLC?

  Documentation
• What should be included in the documentation phase?

  An overview of the program, specifications, user guidelines, and explanations of program codes.
• What is the sixth phase of the PDLC?

  Deployment & Maintenance
• What is involved in the Deployment & Maintenance phase?

  Deploying the program, monitoring performance, and providing updates.
• What are the benefits of PDLC?

  Structured development, quality assurance, and increased efficiency.
• What is programming logic?

  The foundation of writing effective and efficient code.
• What are key concepts in programming logic?

  Variables and data types, control structures, arithmetic and logical operators, functions and procedures, data structures, error handling, and algorithm design.