Structured Programming (AQA A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards

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Structured Programming
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Procedural programming languages

Specify exact steps in specific order to achieve result

Imperative programming languages

Give computer commands/procedures to follow

Hierarchy chart

Diagram showing program design from top down

Top-down approach

Start at highest level, break into smaller parts

Module

Self-contained program part worked on separately

Flowchart

Diagram using symbols showing how components work together

Flowchart diamond symbol meaning

Decision point with Yes/No or True/False branches

Pseudo-code

Writing code without specific programming language syntax

Dry running

Following code through on paper

Trace table

Records result of each step when dry running code

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