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    Flowcharts and algorithms both represent processes, but they differ in their format and complexity. [1] Flowcharts use graphical blocks and arrows to depict a process visually, while algorithms describe processes through step-by-step written instructions. [2] Flowcharts are easier to understand visually but more difficult for complex problems, while algorithms can represent any problem but are harder to understand. [3] Both have benefits like being able to debug processes, but flowcharts are generally simpler to make than writing algorithms.

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    Flowcharts and algorithms both represent processes, but they differ in their format and complexity. [1] Flowcharts use graphical blocks and arrows to depict a process visually, while algorithms describe processes through step-by-step written instructions. [2] Flowcharts are easier to understand visually but more difficult for complex problems, while algorithms can represent any problem but are harder to understand. [3] Both have benefits like being able to debug processes, but flowcharts are generally simpler to make than writing algorithms.

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    Flowcharts and algorithms both represent processes, but they differ in their format and complexity. [1] Flowcharts use graphical blocks and arrows to depict a process visually, while algorithms describe processes through step-by-step written instructions. [2] Flowcharts are easier to understand visually but more difficult for complex problems, while algorithms can represent any problem but are harder to understand. [3] Both have benefits like being able to debug processes, but flowcharts are generally simpler to make than writing algorithms.

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    Flowcharts and algorithms both represent processes, but they differ in their format and complexity. [1] Flowcharts use graphical blocks and arrows to depict a process visually, while algorithms describe processes through step-by-step written instructions. [2] Flowcharts are easier to understand visually but more difficult for complex problems, while algorithms can represent any problem but are harder to understand. [3] Both have benefits like being able to debug processes, but flowcharts are generally simpler to make than writing algorithms.

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    Comparison of

    Flowchart & Algorithm


    By
    Sir Fahad Rasheed
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    Differences of Flowchart & Algorithm
    ( First Three Points )

    Flowchart Algorithm
    • Block by block information • Step by step instruction representing
    diagram representing the data flow. the process of any solution.
    • It is a pictorial representation of a • It is a stepwise analysis of the work
    process. to be done.
    • The solution is shown in a • The solution is shown in a non-
    graphical format. computer language like English.
    Differences of Flowchart & Algorithm
    ( Next Points )

    • Easy to understand as compared to the • It is somewhat difficult to understand.


    algorithm.
    • Easy to show branching and looping.
    • Difficult to show branching and looping.
    • Flowchart for a big problem is • The algorithm can be written for any
    impractical. problem.
    • Difficult to debug errors. • Easy to debug errors.
    • It is easy to make a flowchart. • It is difficult to write an algorithm as
    compared to a flowchart.
    Definition of Flowchart
    • A flowchart is a pictorial or graphical representation of a
    process. Each step in the process is represented by a different
    symbol and contains a short description of the process step. The
    flow chart symbols are linked together with arrows showing the
    process flow direction. This pictorial representation can give a
    step-by-step solution to the given problem.
    Pons and Cons of Flowchart
    • Easy to draw. • Time-consuming.
    • Easy to understand the logic. • Difficult to modify.
    • Easy to identify mistakes by the • Very difficult to draw a flowchart
    non-computer person. for big or complex problems.
    • Easy to show branching and
    looping.
    Definition of Algorithm
    • An Algorithm is a finite sequence of well-defined steps for solving a
    problem in a systematic manner. It is written in natural languages like
    English.
    Pons and Cons of Algorithm
    • Easy to write. • Difficult to debug.
    • Human readable techniques to • Difficult to show branching and
    understand the logic. looping.
    • Algorithms for big problems can • Jumping (goto) makes it hard to
    be written with moderate efforts. trace some problems.

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