Algorithm Design Tools

Overview

Let’s learn various algorithm design tools in this tutorial. Some of the design tools are as follows:

Pseudocode
Flowcharts

Pseudocode

Pseudocode is a simplified, human-readable description of the algorithm’s logic. Pseudocode is an English-like presentation of the code required for an algorithm. It is partly English and partly computer structure code. The structure code is the syntax construct of a programming language.

Flowcharts

A flowchart is an effective tool to show a computer program’s logical flow. A flowchart is a pictorial representation of an algorithm. It shows how the algorithm flows from beginning to end. In a programming environment, it can be used to design a complete program or just a part of the program. The primary purpose of a flowchart is to show the design of the algorithm.

The Pseudocode provides a textual design solution for the algorithm. The flowchart in contrast to the pseudocode provides a pictorial representation of an algorithm.