What is problem Solving in computer programming?

Problem Solving

Problem solving is a process of identifying a problem and finding the best solution for it. Problem solving is a skill that can be developed by following a well-organized approach. We solve different problems every day. Every problem is different in its nature. Some problems are very difficult and require more attention to identify the solution. A problem may be solve a different ways. One solution may be faster, less expensive and more reliably than others. It is important to select the best suitable solution.

Different strategies, techniques and tools are used to solve a problem. Computer are used to solve complex problem by developing computer programs .computer programs executes these instruction to solve a problem. A person can be good programmer. He has the skill of problem different problem solving techniques are as follows

• ·        Program
• ·        Algorithm
• ·        Flowchart 

1: Program

•     A set of instruction that tells a computer what to do is called program. A computer works according to the given instructions in the program. Computer program are written in programming language. A person who develops a program is called programmer .The programmer develops program to instruct the computer how to process data to convert into information. Programmer uses programming language or tools to write program
  Advantage of computer programming
  Different advantages of computer programming are as follows
• ·         A computer program can solve problems by giving instruction to computer
• ·         A computer program can be used to perform a task repeatedly and  quickly
• ·         A program can process a large amount of data easily
• ·         It can display the result in different styles
• ·         Different types of program are used in different fields to perform  certain tasks2: Algorithms & Pseudo Code
   An Algorithm is a step by step to solve a problem. The process of solving a problem becomes simpler and easier with help of algorithm. It is better to write algorithm before writing the actual computer program 
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Properties of Algorithm

Following are some properties of an Algorithm

·         The Given problem should be broken down into simple and meaningful steps.

·         The Step should be numbered Sequentially

·         The Steps should be descriptive and written in simple English

Algorithm are written in a language that is similar to simple English called pseudo code. There is no standard to write pseudo code. It is used to specify program logic in an English like manner that is independents of any particular programming language.

1: Logic Design

In this part, the logic of the program is designed. We specify different steps required to solve a problem and the sequence of these steps

2: Coding

In this part the algorithm is converted into a program. The Steps of algorithm translated into instruction of any programming language

The use of pseudo code allows the programmer to focus on the planning of the program. After the planning is final, it can be written in any programming language.