Flowchart

noun · Computer science

Definition

A diagram that shows the steps of a process using shapes and arrows.

Diamonds usually show decisions, rectangles show actions and ovals show start and end.

A flowchart of a login process.

Flowcharts show order, not detailed code.

AlgorithmA finite, ordered set of clear steps for solving a problem.
PseudocodeA structured way to describe an algorithm that looks like code but is not tied to any language.

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