Program Development Cycle and Concept of Algorithm

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What is the Program Development Cycle?

A program development cycle can be defined as the step by step approach used to develop a fully tested computer program. The programmer should go through the program development cycle after obtaining the programming specification to develop a program.

What are the steps of the Program Development Cycle?

  1. Analysis:-

    A programmer should gain a perspicuous conception of the tasks to be done by the particular program. He should have a clear understanding of the input, process, and output requirements.

  2. Design:-

    A mode of solution or an algorithm should be developed after analyzing the problem.

  3. Develop:-

    The design should be converted using a compatible programming language to develop the program code.

  4. Testing:-

    Testing is performed by running the program with test data in order to detect errors. The logical errors are mainly considered during the testing process.

  5. Deploy and Maintenance:-

    The program should be executed to produce the desired output and the necessary modifications can be done in order to fulfill the altered and novel requisites

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What is the Concept of Algorithm?

Developing a design or an algorithm of a program which is known as a “blueprint” is important when designing and implementing a program. The algorithm provides the stepwise procedure to resolve the problems as designing an architectural plan for a house to be built. An algorithm must consort with a basic set of criteria.

  1. It must be concise:-

    The appropriate solutions must be described in a simple manner in order to easily interpret by a human.

  2. It must be unambiguous:-

    An algorithm should be free from alternative interpretations since its execution is done by a machine without any sense or inherent knowledge of the texture of the problem.

  3. It must be capable of machine execution:-

    The process to be done should possess the ability to translate into significant, machine-executable operations.

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  1. It must be promoted elegance in the solution:-

    An algorithm should not lead to a feeble programming style during implementation. It should be supportive to develop high-quality programs. The programs which are elegant in their design, accurate in their operation, and easy to amend and enhance over a long period of time can be designed using a good design tool.

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