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This document provides an introduction and overview of a lecture on programming. It discusses that programming involves precise steps to solve problems, and teaches critical thinking skills. It outlines the design process of analyzing problems, expressing solutions abstractly, using precise language, and revising work. The document notes that comments and attention to detail are important. It also discusses course policies, objectives, and contents which include programming constructs, structured programming, and the C language.

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Introduction To Programming - CS201 Power Point Slides Lecture 01

This document provides an introduction and overview of a lecture on programming. It discusses that programming involves precise steps to solve problems, and teaches critical thinking skills. It outlines the design process of analyzing problems, expressing solutions abstractly, using precise language, and revising work. The document notes that comments and attention to detail are important. It also discusses course policies, objectives, and contents which include programming constructs, structured programming, and the C language.

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Introduction to Programming

Lecture No. 1
Mr. Shakir Hussain
Talpur
Program
“A precise
sequence of
steps to
solve a
particular
problem”
Alan Perlis – Yale University:

“It goes against the grain of modern


education to teach children to program.
What fun is there in making plans,
acquiring discipline in organizing
thoughts, devoting attention to detail
and learning to be self-critical? “
Critical Skills
– Analysis
– Critical
Thinking
– Attention
to Detail
Design Recipe
To design a program properly, we must:
– Analyze a problem statement, typically
expressed as a word problem
– Express its essence, abstractly and with
examples
– Formulate statements and comments in a
precise language
– Evaluate and revise the activities in light of
checks and tests
– PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL
– These skills are useful for
anybody
– All assignments in this course
should follow the these
guidelines
Computers are

STUPID
Humans are even
more…….
Think Reuse
Area of the Ring
Inner Circle

Outer Circle

Area of Outer Circle ____ Area of Inner Circle = Area of the Ring
 Think Reuse
 Think User Interface
 Comments liberally
What is the probability that she gets
exactly three letter right i.e. three
Letters into their correct envelopes.
Logical Error
Lewis Carol: “Through the Looking Glass”

“Twas brillig, and the slithy toves


Did gyre and gimble in the wabe “
Course Policy
Policy for the distribution of marks and
examination is as follows
 Assignments 15%

 Group discussion 5%

 Midterm 35 %

 Final 45 %
Books
 Deitel & Deitel :– C++ How to Program
 Kernighan and Ritchie:-
The C Programming Language
Course Objectives
Objectives of this course are three fold
1. To appreciate the need for a
programming language
2. To introduce the concept and usability
of the structured programming
methodology
3. To develop proficiency in making useful
software using the C language
Course Contents
To achieve our first two objectives we
will be discussing
 Basic Programming constructs and

building blocks
 Structured programming

 Structured flowcharts, pseudo-code


Course Contents
 History of C Language
 Variables and expressions in C
 Control structures and functions
 Arrays and Pointers
 Dynamic memory Allocation
Course Contents
 File handling
 Structures and Unions
 Flavor of Object oriented
programming

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