1. What is Programming?
Programming means giving instructions to a computer to do a task. We write these instructions using special languages like Scratch, Python, or C++.
Just like we talk to people in English or Hindi, we use programming languages to talk to computers.
Example: Telling a robot to move forward 5 steps. ---
2. What is an Algorithm?
An algorithm is a step-by-step method to solve a problem. It is like a recipe for doing something.
Example: Algorithm to make a cup of tea:
1. Boil water.
2. Add tea leaves.
3. Add sugar.
4. Add milk.
5. Stir and pour into a cup.
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3. What is a Flowchart?
A flowchart is a drawing that shows the steps of an algorithm using symbols. It helps us to understand the flow of a program easily.
Common Flowchart Symbols:
Oval: Start or End
Rectangle: Task or process
Diamond: Decision (Yes or No)
Arrow: Shows the direction of the flow
Example: Flowchart for deciding what to do if it's raining:
[Start] | [Is it raining?] --> Yes --> [Take an umbrella] --> [End] | No | [Go outside] --> [End]
Programming means giving instructions to a computer to do a task. We write these instructions using special languages like Scratch, Python, or C++.
Just like we talk to people in English or Hindi, we use programming languages to talk to computers.
Example: Telling a robot to move forward 5 steps. ---
2. What is an Algorithm?
An algorithm is a step-by-step method to solve a problem. It is like a recipe for doing something.
Example: Algorithm to make a cup of tea:
1. Boil water.
2. Add tea leaves.
3. Add sugar.
4. Add milk.
5. Stir and pour into a cup.
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3. What is a Flowchart?
A flowchart is a drawing that shows the steps of an algorithm using symbols. It helps us to understand the flow of a program easily.
Common Flowchart Symbols:
Oval: Start or End
Rectangle: Task or process
Diamond: Decision (Yes or No)
Arrow: Shows the direction of the flow
Example: Flowchart for deciding what to do if it's raining:
[Start] | [Is it raining?] --> Yes --> [Take an umbrella] --> [End] | No | [Go outside] --> [End]
