Chapter Overview
This chapter introduces the concept of problem solving in the context of computer science. It covers the stages of problem solving, including problem understanding, planning, and developing algorithms. The chapter also explains the importance of flowcharts and pseudocode in visualizing solutions and lays the foundation for programming by focusing on computational thinking and logic building.
Important Keywords
- Problem Solving: A process of identifying a problem, analyzing it, and developing a step-by-step solution.
- Algorithm: A finite set of well-defined instructions to solve a problem.
- Flowchart: A diagram that represents a process using symbols and arrows.
- Pseudocode: A way to describe algorithms using simple language that resembles programming logic.
- Computational Thinking: A problem-solving method involving decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design.
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