FLOWCHART
A flowchart is a pictorial representation of the steps or an algorithm used to solve a particular problem. The process of drawing for an algorithm in known as flowcharting . It graphically represents the logic needed to solve a programing problem. Just as a picture is worth a thousand words.
Similarly, it provides a much better way of solving a problem than writing a lot of descriptive text.
It uses different symbols to represent different types of instructions which are connect to each other with the help of flow lines .
FEATURES OF A FLOWCHART
- It should have only one start and stop symbol .
- The general direction of flow in any should be from top to bottom or from left to right .
- The flow lines should not cross each other .
- If the flowchart occupies more than one page then off page connectors should be use to direct the flow of information .
ADVANTAGES OF FLOWCHART
The Benefits of a as follows .
COMMUNICATION :
The pictorial representation of the flowchart provides better communication also It is easy for the programmer to explain the logic of a program.
EFFECTIVE ANALYSIS
It is a very useful technique , as it is a pictorial representation that help the programmer to analyze the problem in details .
PROPER DOCUMENTATION :
It segue as a good program documentation , which needs for various purposes to solve the problems .
EFFICIENT CODING :
It acts as a roadmap for the programmers . It gives a clear idea to the programmers to write a program .
PROPER DEBUGGING :
Using a flowchart , we can systematically detect , locate and remove mistakes from a program .
EFFICIENT PROGRAM MAINTENANCE :
The maintenance of operating a program becomes easy with the help . It enables the programmer to put in more efforts .
DISADVANTAGE OF A FLOWCHART
Complex Logic : Sometimes , a program logic in quite complicated . That’s why a flowchart becomes complex and clumsy .
Alterations and modifications :
If alterations are require then it may require a complete redrawing .
Reproduction :
As the flowchart symbols cannot type , reproduction becomes a problem .
