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Computational Thinking
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Computational Thinking

by Karl Beecher
September 2017
Intermediate to advanced
306 pages
7h 53m
English
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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13 A GUIDED EXAMPLE

This chapter applies many of the lessons taught throughout this book to the construction of an example software solution. It goes from initial problem description through to testing the finished product. The solution it presents is simplified and intended to highlight certain concepts. Opportunities for making it more sophisticated are discussed at the end of the chapter.

PROBLEM DEFINITION

Design a computer-controlled home automation system. The system should control the following parts of the house.

Ventilation

This regulates moisture content in the air. Moisture levels should never exceed 70 per cent. Furthermore, the ventilation regularly supplies outdoor air into the house. To do this, ventilation should run regularly ...

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