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Algorithmics

Thinking Before Coding

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  • avatarShaimaa Atraoui

       This course introduces algorithmic thinking as a fundamental skill for programmers. It emphasizes reasoning, structure, and clarity before writing any code, with a smooth transition toward Python implementation.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to analyze and decompose problems
  • Design algorithms using clear logic
  • Write pseudocode and flowcharts
  • Translate algorithms into Python programs

📘 Course Syllabus

1. Introduction to Algorithmics

  • What is an algorithm?
  • Characteristics of a good algorithm
  • Algorithm vs program

2. Variables and Basic Operations

  • Memory and variables
  • Arithmetic and logical operations

3. Conditional Algorithms

  • Decision-making logic
  • Nested conditions
  • Common algorithmic patterns

4. Iterative Algorithms

  • Repetition and loops
  • Counting and accumulation algorithms

5. Algorithm Representation

  • Pseudocode
  • Flowcharts
  • Step-by-step execution (dry run)

6. From Algorithm to Python

  • Translating logic into Python code
  • Testing and validating algorithms

🛠 Tools & Technologies

  • Pseudocode
  • Flowcharts
  • Python (introductory level)

🔗 Course materials:
Lecture notes, exercises, examples
👉 Link available upon request

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