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--- computer_basics:structured_programming_concepts [2018/07/24 00:55] – mithat
+++ computer_basics:structured_programming_concepts [2018/07/24 22:13] (current) – [Practical reasons] mithat
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 ===== What is it? =====
   * A way of thinking about how to create computer programs: a **paradigm**.
-  * Developed in the late 1950s to help create manageable computer programs.
+  * Developed in the 1950s to help create manageable computer programs.
 ===== Why is it important? =====
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 ===== Theoretical reasons =====
-  * Proven that it's is all you need to write any "provable function".
+  * It's is all you need to write any "provable function."
   * Dominates theoretical thinking.
 ===== Practical reasons =====
-  * Many popular programming languages are based on structured programming.
+  * Popular programming languages are based on it.
   * Influences languages built around other paradigms.
   * Thinking "structurally" helps solve problems so they are easy to program.
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   * Three kinds of control structures
     * **sequence**: statements are executed one after the other.
-    * **selection**: used to choose among alternative courses of action, "making decisions”.
+    * **selection**: choose among alternative courses of action, "making decisions."
-    * **repetition**: used to repeat a set of instructions, "looping".
+    * **repetition**: repeat a set of instructions, "looping".
 ===== Scenario =====
   * I need to leave my house for a couple days.
-  * My friend has agreed to look after my cat Zoë.
+  * My friend has agreed to look after my cat Ash.
   * They need detailed instructions.
 ===== First try =====
-//Zoë gets a cup of food every day.
+//Ash gets a cup of food every day.\\
-Her water needs to be filled if it's running low.
+Her water needs to be filled if it's running low.\\
 She also needs to play fetch with her favorite toy.//
 ===== Sequence =====
-"Zoë gets a cup of food every day."
+"Ash gets a cup of food every day."
   open the bag of catfood on the counter
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 "She also needs to play fetch with her favorite toy."
-  toss  Zoë's favorite toy
+  toss  Ash's favorite toy
-  while Zoë brings it back
+  while Ash brings it back
       pat her on the head
-      toss Zoë's favorite toy
+      toss Ash's favorite toy
 ===== Code Examples =====
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