CHAPTER 1
Elementary Programming Concepts
In this chapter, we will explain the following:
- How a computer solves a problem
- The various stages in the development of a computer program: from problem definition to finished program
- How a computer executes a program
- What is a “data type” and its fundamental role in writing a program
- The role of characters—the basic building blocks of all programs
- The concepts of constants and variables
- The distinction between syntax and logic errors
- How to produce basic output in C using the printf statement
- What is an escape sequence
- How descriptive or explanatory comments can be included in your program
- What is ...
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