Introduction to Programming

 

Length

Variable 2-4 days

 

Prerequisites

None

 

Audience

All persons interested in using a PC or wanting to learn about mainframe access

 

Description

This course gives the attendee the perfect foundation for computer work, including the PC or mainframe environment. The concepts of size and characteristics of programming are explained. In addition, methodology of system fundamentals, decision-making, and problem analyzing/solving are discussed in detail. Topics are reinforced with written and oral exercises.

 

Topics/Outline

	A Brief History of the Computer
	Hardware & Hardware Terminology
	Software & Software Terminology (including "What is a Program?")
	File Concepts
	Overview of Programming
	Life Cycle of a Program/Application
	Stating the "Programming" Problem
	Analyzing the Problem
	Documenting the Problem
	Approach and Diagramming Methods
	Top-Down Design
	Developing Logic
	Flowcharting
	Converting Diagrams to Code
	General View of Computer Programming
	Optionally: OO Concepts can be added, if desired

Software Design and Testing

Length:

1 day

 

Prerequisites:

None

 

Audience:

All personnel involved in the design, creation, or testing of software

 

Description:

This course explains the purpose of software testing and how it fits into the software life cycle. Through exercises, you will learn how to design test cases and understand the difference between module and program testing. Also discussed are special considerations for the vendor and the end user, alternative approaches in testing, and the differences in integration, systems, and acceptance testing.

 

Topics/Outline

	A Definition of Software Testing
	Debugging vs. Testing
	Principles of Debugging
	Debugging: Deduction, Induction, and Error Analysis
	The Principles of Testing
	Economic Feasibility
	White vs. Black Box Testing
	Structured Programming
	Design Strategy
	Test Types
	Testing Alternatives
	Other Considerations

Logic, Design, & Programming

Length:

Variable 2-4 days

 

Prerequisites:

None

 

Audience:

All persons interested in programming and/or learning logic techniques

 

Description:

This course gives the attendee the perfect foundation for programming and approaching ANY task with logic, efficiency, and effectiveness. In addition, methodology of system fundamentals, decision-making, and problem analyzing/solving are discusssed in detail. Topics are reinforced with written and oral exercises.

 

Topics/Outline

	Introduction to Logic!
	Who are the Players in the Life Cycle of a Program?
	Basic Life Cycle of a Program
	Understanding the Programming Process
	Logic - Let's Do it!
	Statement of Process in Text
	Identifying Input and Output
	Logic Exercises
	Logic - Let's Use Flowcharts
	What is a Flowchart?
	Purposes and Limitations of Flowcharts
	Flowchart Symbols
	Flowchart Exercises
	Details on Detailed Flowcharts
	What is a Detailed Flowchart?
	Uses and Limitations
	Detailed Flowchart: Create Your Own
	Detailed Flowcharts for Programs
	Exercises
	The Priming Read
	Exercises