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The Software-Lifecycle

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Module 13: The Software-Lifecycle

The goal of this lesson is to learn how to use some tools for planning, designing and managing larger software projects.

In order to do this you will:

• Algorithms: Analyze the problem and determine the best way to achieve the goals.
• Pseudocode: Decompose the problem using step wise refinement
• Storyboards: Create a graphical layout for the design.
• Flowcharts: Analyze the problem using standard symbols to illustrate the sequence of actions.
• Truth tables: Create a table of all possible combinations and the desired outcomes.

Please study the material at each of the links below.

1. Pseudocode: Step by step instructions written in human language.
   
   

2. A game: Rock, Paper, Scissors: Explanation and Pseudocode for the game
   
   
3. Flowcharts: A flowchart is a drawing that shows the steps in an algorithm.
   
   
4. Storyboards: A storyboard helps you design the entire movie: each scene shows the actors, positions, and scenery
   
   
5. Drawing Flowcharts: Video shows how to draw flowchart using draw.io
   /videos/draw-flowchart.mp4
   
6. Flowchart for Rock, Paper, Scissors game: The top level flowchart for the rock paper scissors game is shown.
   
   
7. Truth table for Rock, Paper, Scissors game: Video creates a truth table in Excel.
   /computers/videos/truth-table.mp4
   
8. Self Study Questions: What have you learned?
   
   
9. Discussion Questions
   
   

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