Flowcharts Q3

Lecture 9:- Flowcharts Q3

A flowchart is a graphical representation of the steps involved in solving a problem or implementing an algorithm. It uses different symbols to represent various programming constructs and decisions.

Here's a step-by-step guide to create a flowchart in C++:

Identify the Problem: Clearly understand the problem you want to solve with the flowchart. Break it down into smaller steps or actions.

Start and End Symbols: Begin the flowchart with the "Start" symbol, usually an oval, representing the start of the program. Similarly, add an "End" symbol, which is also an oval, indicating the end of the program.

Input/Output: If your program requires input from the user, use the parallelogram symbol to represent input/output operations like reading data from the user or displaying output on the screen.

Process Steps: Use rectangles to represent various processes or actions to be performed in the program. Each rectangle will represent a single action, like calculations or assignments.

Decision Points: Use diamond-shaped symbols for decision points. These decision points are used when the program has to make a choice or take different paths based on certain conditions.

Arrows: Connect the symbols using arrows to show the flow of execution. Arrows will help in determining the sequence of steps to be followed in the program.

Labels and Annotations: Add labels to the arrows and symbols to provide more clarity and understanding of the flowchart.

Testing and Verification: Once the flowchart is created, test it with different scenarios to ensure that it solves the problem correctly.

Below is a simple example of a flowchart for a program that reads two numbers from the user and displays their sum:

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Start ↓ Input Num1 ↓ Input Num2 ↓ Sum = Num1 + Num2 ↓ Display Sum ↓ End

Remember that flowcharts are meant to be easy-to-understand graphical representations of a program's logic. They help in visualizing the logic before actually writing the code. For complex programs, flowcharts can be quite extensive, and breaking the problem into smaller modules can make the flowchart more manageable.

Keep in mind that flowcharts are a tool for understanding and planning the program's logic, and they are not actual C++ code. Once the flowchart is ready, you'll need to translate it into C++ code to implement the program.