This assignment has multiple steps, please read the steps completely and thoroughly. You may need to review, research, problem solve, and ask questions.
You are tasked with writing pseudocode for 3 new programs for different clients. Review each of the the three tasks and prioritize them for yourself. Then complete each task and sync the files to Github for the team.
Write three (3) pseudocode programs, and get them synced to GitHub so the team can access the files.
- Review the following 3 client tasks. (Task A, Task B, Task C)
- Fork this repository (https://github.com/CodeYouOrg/intro_pscode) to your own GitHub account.
- Clone the repository down to your local projects folder.
- Complete each of the 3 tasks by updating the correct file that matches the task and client. (example: Task A should be written in the the file client-a.txt)
- Update and sync your local repository to GitHub.
- Copy the link to your repository. (example: https://github.com/your-github-username/intro_pscode)
- Turn in the link to your repository of the assignment in Google Classroom.
- Practice more...
Task: Write pseudocode for a number guessing game. The computer chooses a random number between 1 and 10, and the player has 3 chances to guess.
Hints: Input/output, conditional logic
Task: Develop a mapping (walking) application to find a specific set location in a large warehouse store for a customer. The customer can move north, south, east, or west.
Hints: Loops, Variables
Task: You need to develop a program that counts the number of items that a hardware device scans to sort for boxing packages into cases. Each package scanned is two (2) products. Each case can only fit 50 product packages. Write a program that prints numbers from 2 to 50, counting by twos.
Hint: Loops
- Please refer to any previous materials for help.
- These are exercises to get used to the process of writing pseudocode and real syntax. When you build a house you start with a blueprint of the house. Pseudocode is the blueprint for your program.
- Elements of syntax may be used in your pseudocode, but it should not be all code.
- Write the psuedocode for the client that doesnt know much about programing beyond basic concepts.
- A Simplified, Human-Readable Outline - Pseudocode is a way to describe the steps or logic of a program in plain language, without using the specific syntax of any programming language. It's designed to be easy for people to understand, even if they don't know the code itself.
- A Focus on Logic and Structure - It focuses on the flow of a program or algorithm, highlighting key programming concepts like loops, conditionals, functions, etc. It doesn’t worry about technical details like syntax or data types.
- A Planning Tool - Pseudocode is often used in the early stages of development to plan how the program will work. It's great for outlining a solution before diving into writing actual code.
- Flexible and Informal - There's no strict "right" way to write pseudocode. You can format it however it makes sense to you and the people you're working with. The goal is clarity, not precision.
- Not Actual Code - Pseudocode cannot be executed by a computer. It’s not written in any programming language, and there are no syntax rules that need to be followed. Its purpose is purely for humans to read and understand the logic.
- Not Syntax-Specific - Unlike real code, pseudocode doesn’t adhere to the rules of any particular programming language. You don’t need to worry about semicolons, brackets, or the exact way functions are called.
- Not Concerned with Low-Level Details - Pseudocode does not deal with implementation details like memory management, variable declarations, or optimizing the performance of the code. It focuses on the logic, not the technicalities.
- Not Final or Perfect - It's meant to evolve. Pseudocode is often used as a draft to organize thoughts, so it’s perfectly fine to revise and refine it as you progress towards writing real code.
| Operator | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| + | Addition (a+b) | This operation adds both the operands on either side of the + operator. |
| - | Subtraction (a-b) | This operation subtracts the right-hand operand from the left. |
| * | Multiplication (a*b) | This operation multiplies both the operands. |
| / | Division (a/b) | This operation divides the left-hand operand by the operand on the right. |
| % | Modulus (a%b) | This operation returns the remainder after dividing the left-hand operand by the right operand. |
| Operator | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| && | AND (a&&b) | This operator returns TRUE only if both the operands are TRUE or if both the conditions are satisfied. It not, it returns FALSE. |
| ! | NOT (!a) | This unary operator returns TRUE if the operand is FALSE and vice versa. It is used to reverse the logical state of its (single) operand. |
| Operator | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| === | Exact Equals (a===a) | This operator checks if both sides are equal but also cares if types are same and equal. |
| == | Equal (a==b) | This operator checks if the values of both operands are equal. If yes, the condition becomes TRUE. |
| != | Not equal (a!=b) | This operator checks if the values of both operands are equal. If not, the condition becomes TRUE. |
| > | Greater than (a>b) | This operator checks if the left operand value is greater than the right. If yes, the condition becomes TRUE. |
| < | Less than (a<b) | This operator checks if the left operand is less than the value of right. If yes, the condition becomes TRUE. |
| >= | Greater than or equal (a>=b) | This operator checks if the left operand value is greater than or equal to the value of the right. If either condition is satisfied, the operator returns a TRUE value. |
| <= | Less than or equal (a<=b) | This operator checks if the left operand value is less than or equal to the value of the right. If either condition is satisfied, the operator returns a TRUE value. |