PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS

• A computer is an electronic device that accepts data from the user, processes it, produces results, and stores the results for future usage.
• hardware is a collection of several components working together, with some parts being essential and others being added advantages. refers to mechanical device that

  makes up computer.
• A set of instructions that drives the computer to do stipulated tasks is called a program.
• Software instructions are programmed in a computer language, translated into machine language, and executed by a computer.
• System Software A set of programs to control

  and manage the operations of a computer from

  running essential programs to running and

  utilizing the hardware to running the software

  we want to use. Also called, General Purpose

  Software. operates directly on hardware devices of computer
• Application Software Used to perform various

  applications on the computer. Performs a

  specific task to be a tool for users to use to ease

  the task. Is designed for benefit of users to perform one or more tasks
• DATA Is a collection of unorganized facts & figures and does not provide any further information regarding patterns, context, etc. Hence data means "unstructured facts and figures".
• INFORMATION Is a structured data i.e. organized meaningful and processed data. To process the data and convert into information, a computer is used.
• HARDWARE The term _______ refers to mechanical device that makes up computer.
• SOFTWARE A set of instructions that drives computer to do stipulated tasks is called a program
• PROGRAM The list of instructions that the computer must follow to be able to process data into information
• PROGRAMMING The procedure of developing the detailed instructions for the computer.
• INPUT The information you need to enter into the computer using components like the keyboard, mouse, and camera is called .
• OUTPUT This refers to the information the computer gives you through its display, printout, etc.
• STORAGE All computers have some type of storage, and most computers have multiple types of memory that work together.
• PROCESSING Is the thinking work that computers do
• OPERATING SYSTEM It is the program that manages a computer’s resources.
• DEFINE THE PROBLEM It means that there should be clear understanding of the problem.
• DESIGN THE SOLUTION/ PROGRAM- Determine the program logic. Design details using pseudo-code and /or flowcharts
• PROGRAMMING CODING Is the step which translates the logic of the program based on the pseudo-code (algorithm) or flowcharts into a high-level programming language.
• CODE THE PROGRAM Determine the appropriate programming language to use.
• PROGRAM TESTING It consists of desk checking, debugging, and running real data to make sure that the program works