Transcript Computer Literacy PowerPoint - California State University

Computer Literacy PowerPoint
Dustin Llanes
Comm. 165
Introduction
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A computer program (i.e. powerpoint) is really just a
set of instructions, a code, telling your computer
what to do when.
These programs can be really easy, or super
complex. They are written in a computer language
code.
Programs
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Programs help your computer know what to do. A
program for your computer is like creating an outline
before a big paper, it helps keep you in order.
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These programs need to be properly maintained to
ensure their constant success.
Programs
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There are many steps to designing a
program..
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Set & Review goals: What is it
supposed to do?
Design: Create the strategy to
achieve goal.
Coding: Write the program.
Testing: Try it out with real people.
Documentation: What you did and
why. How to use it.
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Sample Program
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Using old microsoft technology (BASIC) I have
created my own sample program.
10 INPUT "What is your name: "; U$
20 PRINT "Hello "; U$
30 REM
40 PRINT "Goodbye "; U$
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This program will ask your name, say hello, and then
say goodbye.
Computer Languages
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Different computer
languages are used to
write different types of
programs.
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The computer
understands these
languages and
translates it into the
code so you don’t have
to.
Computer Languages Cont.
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Once the program is
written, it can either be
translated or compiled
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Translated changes the
text into code
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Compiled changes the
code into text
If you want to know more…
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Visit Jan’s Computer Basics at
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http://www.jegsworks.com/