Flowchart in AP Computer Science Principles

Definition

A flowchart is a visual representation of the steps or sequence of operations in a process, algorithm, or program. It uses different symbols and arrows to illustrate the flow of control within the program.

Related terms

Pseudocode:

Pseudocode is an informal way to describe how an algorithm or program works using plain English-like language with some programming code snippets.

Algorithm:

An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions that outline how to solve a specific problem or complete a task.

Control Structure: Control structures are statements that determine the order in which instructions are executed in a program. They include loops, conditionals, and function calls.