What is Programming?

Programming is simply the process of writing programs or codes in a computer, instructing the computer to perform a certain task. Computers use a language of 1’s and 0’s, thus they cannot understand the normal human language. Programmers, therefore, use a set of special languages that computers can interpret into their language and perform the required task – thus communicating with the computer.

What are the common programming languages?

There are quite a number of programming language used in the world today to communicate with computers. Since programmers can create their own language, it is difficult to know all the programming languages in the world today. However, there are approximately 256 known and widely used programming languages today – all of which you can find here. The most common programming languages that are often taught in school are; C*, C++, Python, Ruby, Javascript, HTML, Java, and C#.

Guidelines to writing a programming assignment

Writing an elaborate programming assignment can be challenging, since – in most cases – programmers are not good communicators. However, following all the instructions is eminent to writing a top-notch programming paper. This guideline will take you through writing a program and presenting the same in a paper.

1. Writing a program

• Document the program

• Write a pseudocode

• Produce a general algorithm and flow chart

• Write the algorithm in the programming language

• Run and debug the program

2. Writing a programming paper

• Explain the aim of the program

• Follow instructions

• Show each program with comments

• Show what the program achieved

1. Writing a program

• Document the program

Provide the text or graphics illustrating the purpose or function of your program. Show the input that the program expects and the expected output. Also, determine the user needs and how your program will help in solving that problem.

• Write a pseudocode

A pseudocode is simply an artificial and informal language that programmers use to develop algorithms. It is very much similar to the normal human language. Write a pseudocode that will help you understand the direction your algorithm and program will take.

• Produce a general algorithm and flowchart

An algorithm is basically an ordered sequence of steps illustrating the solution of a problem. In programming, an algorithm is essential in describing the steps that will convert available input into the desired output. A flowchart simply represents the same processing steps in graphics. An algorithm and a flowchart is essential in code development as they ensure you do not skip a code when writing one.

• Write the algorithm in the programming language

With the algorithm at hand, write the program following each algorithmic step in a program editor. Be sure to follow the syntax of the programming language you have chosen and that every code can be executed by a compiler.

• Compile, test and debug the program

Lastly, find out the possible errors in your program. Debug all the errors in your program and run it until it gives the desired output. Now your program is ready to be installed in a computer and a report made on the same.

2. Writing a programming paper

• Explain the aim of the program

In your report, you should highlight the problem at hand and the solution your program will provide. Illustrate the major aim of your program and what you wish to achieve with it. What is more, you can highlight whether such solutions are available or whether yours is the first – of course with references or literature review.

• Follow instructions

One major guideline in writing any report is following all the instructions to the latter. Some programming assignment papers require you to answer specific questions and take screenshots of the whole process of making the programming. Others require you to just give the general overview of your program and a report of what it achieves. The most important thing is to write your paper according to all the instructions given.

• Show each program with comments

There is nothing as hard as analyzing a program you know nothing about. For the same reason, it is advised to always write a program with a description or comment of what it will perform. While also writing your report, take a shot of your programs with a commentary alongside them. This will help ease one’s understanding of the program.

• Show what the program achieved

Lastly, show whether the program achieved its purpose and solved the problem you began with as you had intended. Illustrate how the solution for the problem is made by the program. Lastly, indicate the user friendliness of the program as well as well as its scope.

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