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Computer Programming

process of designing, writing, testing, and maintaining instructions called code that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks

Creates useful software and applications

Automates repetitive tasks

Solves real-worlds problems

Supports education, healthcare, business, and government

Provides high-demand career opportunities

Importance of Programming

1. Problem Definition and Analysis

2. Algorithm Development

3. Coding

4. Testing and Debugging

5. Maintenance

Program Development Life Cycle (PDLC)

Problem Definition and Analysis

identifies the problem, determines the required inputs, expected outputs, variables, and program limitations

Coding

translated into a programming language such as Python or Java

Coding

translated into a programming language such as Python or Java

Testing and Debugging

program is tested. errors called bugs are identified and corrected through debugging until th correct output is produced

Maintenance

finished program is updated, improved, and monitored to fix new problems or add features

flowchart

graphical representation of an algorithm using symbols connected by arrows

pseudocode

simple english description of the steps in solvinf a problem before writing actual code

code

instructions written for the computer

program

A collection of code that performs a task

algorithm

Step-by-step procedure

syntax

Rules for writing code

bug

an error in a program

debugging

finding and fixing program errors

education

Google classroom and learning applications

Commerce

Inventory systems and online shopping

healthcare

Electronic medical records

Government

Online services and ID systems

banking

Online banking and digital wallets

transportation

Navigation and booking systems

social media

refers to websites and applications that allow people to communicate share information photos, and videos online

responsible digital citizen

Respect others online uses appropriate language, respects copyright and intellectual property, reports harmful content, and protects personal information

• cyber bullying

• fake news

• online scams

• privacy issues

• screen addiction

risks

• never share passwords or personal information

• use strong passwords

• enable privacy settings

• verify information before sharing

• accept friend request only from people you know

online safety rules

• online learning

• Communication

• Research

• Creativity

• Collaboration

benefits