Save
...
Component 2
Algorithms
Writing Algorithms - Pseudocode
Save
Share
Learn
Content
Leaderboard
Learn
Created by
Olu
Visit profile
Cards (7)
In basic terms, what is an algorithm?
A set of
instructions
for solving a
problem
What are some everyday examples of an algorithm?
A
recipe
or
directions
True or False , pseudocode is an actual programming language?
False
Why do we use pseudocode?
Pseudocode clearly shows an algorithm's
steps
without focusing on the finer
details
(syntax)
What are the benefits of using Pseudocode?
It is
quick
to write and can be easily
converted
into any programming language
What do you need to do when using pseudocode?
To make sure it is easy to
read
and not too
vague
Why do we use indentation in pseudocode?
It makes the code more
readable