Problem Solving in Computing

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What is Programming?

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Programming is the process of designing and creating sets of instructions that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks or operations.

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What are the key components of Programming?

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Problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity to develop efficient solutions to various computational problems.

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Why is Programming important in today’s world?

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Programming drives innovation, enables software development, automates tasks, and equips individuals with problem-solving skills.

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What are some early low-level programming languages?

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Machine Language (1940s) and Assembly Language (1950s).

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What was FORTRAN and when was it created?

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FORTRAN, created in 1957, was the first high-level programming language designed for scientific and engineering calculations.

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What is the significance of Ada Lovelace in programming history?

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Ada Lovelace is often regarded as the first computer programmer, having written the first algorithm intended for Babbage's Analytical Engine.

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What are the roles of programmers?

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Programmers develop algorithms, write code, debug and test software, maintain and update software, collaborate with teams, and document code.

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What technical skills are required for programmers?

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Proficiency in programming languages, understanding of algorithms and data structures, and familiarity with development tools.

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What are the steps involved in Problem Analysis?

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Understanding requirements, identifying inputs and outputs, defining constraints and assumptions, breaking down the problem, creating a plan or algorithm, and validating the plan.

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What is the coding phase in programming?

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The coding phase involves translating the problem analysis and design into a programming language, where the actual code is written.