PRG 210 Week 3

Individual Assignment: Computer Operations, Solving Problems, and Algorithms

Prepare a 23 page paper that addresses the following:

Computer Operations

Identify the six basic computer operations. Explain each operation's role in a computer program and indicate whether it is part of a program's input component, processing component, or output component.

Solving Problems

Describe the process and methods for problem recognition and problem solutions.

Algorithms

Define the process of algorithm development and explain in detail each step of the process.

Discussion Questions

The article, "Building Trustworthy Software" (Hogan, 2007), discusses many software development issues. Pick one of these issues, explain its significance, and critically examine the article's discussion of it.

In the article, "(A Look Back at) GOTO Statement Considered Harmful" (Dijkstra, 2008), the author reprints a historic letter, originally published in 1968, that criticizes the use of the GOTO statement in computer programming. Discuss why the author objects to GOTO statements, and explain why you agree or disagree with his perspective.