what is Flowchart in computer programming - "Flowchart"

Flowcharts

Indicate flow of program 

Decision – denote a decision-

making operation in a program

Connector – a link between parts of a 

flowchart if a flowchart is large and 

unfit in a single page 

Rules for Drawing a Flowchart

•It should contain only one starter and one end symbol.

•The direction of arrows should be top to bottom 

and left to right.

•It should be simple and drawn clearly and neatly.

•The branches of decision box must be labeled. 

Advantages Flowcharts

o Provides convenient method to

 understand the solution. 

o Good tool for documentation.

o Provide guide for coding.

Disadvantages Flowcharts

o Not suitable for large programs.

o Complex logic: Sometimes, the 

program  logic is quite complicated.

o Alterations and Modifications: 

If alterations are required the flowchart

may require re-drawing completely.

Example #1

•Convert temperature from

Fahrenheit to Celsius

Example #2

•Convert days into months and days