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A tool designed to facilitate structured programming

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Herman D. HughesAuthors Info & Claims

ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 9, Issue 1

Pages 26 - 30

https://doi.org/10.1145/382063.803355

Published: 01 February 1977 Publication History

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An algorithmic language interpreter is presented which provides users of various technical backgrounds a convenient way to describe algorithms and simultaneously focus on problem-solving concepts: problem analysis, algorithm development, and the computer implementation of the algorithm. The interpreter permits the use of decision tables as a means of expressing complex logic.

In view of the significance of structured programming in today's environment (and that of the future), the language processor allows three logical constructs: sequential, IF... THEN...ELSE..., and the DO WHILE construct. The use of GO TOs is only allowed to transfer control from one table to another. Hence, several tables/subtables (each may contain 1 decision table) may be required for the description of an algorithm. Examples are presented to illustrate how the language interpreter enhances programming organization and thereby facilitates structured programming.

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Hughes H(1985)A programming language engineered for beginnersComputer Languages10.1016/0096-0551(85)90008-610:1(23-36)Online publication date: 1-Jan-1985
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1016/0096-0551%2885%2990008-6
Jadud MAnderson RFincher SGuzdial M(2006)Methods and tools for exploring novice compilation behaviourProceedings of the second international workshop on Computing education research10.1145/1151588.1151600(73-84)Online publication date: 9-Sep-2006
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/1151588.1151600

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A tool designed to facilitate structured programming
1. Software and its engineering
  1. Software creation and management
  2. Software notations and tools
    1. General programming languages
      1. Language features

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 9, Issue 1

Special issue seventh technical symposium on computer science education

Feb 1977

187 pages

ISSN:0097-8418

DOI:10.1145/382063

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SIGCSE '77: Proceedings of the seventh SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
February 1977
187 pages
ISBN:9781450374071
DOI:10.1145/800104
Chairman:
Richard H. Austing

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Hughes H(1985)A programming language engineered for beginnersComputer Languages10.1016/0096-0551(85)90008-610:1(23-36)Online publication date: 1-Jan-1985
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1016/0096-0551%2885%2990008-6
Jadud MAnderson RFincher SGuzdial M(2006)Methods and tools for exploring novice compilation behaviourProceedings of the second international workshop on Computing education research10.1145/1151588.1151600(73-84)Online publication date: 9-Sep-2006
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/1151588.1151600

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