INTRODUCTION

TO
PROCEDURAL
PROGRAMMING
ADVANTAGES OF
PROCEDURAL
PROGRAMMING
Definition: Procedural programming is a programming paradigm that
emphasizes the use of procedures or subroutines

Key Features
 Sequential execution of procedures
 Emphasis on "how" to perform tasks rather than "what" the program should
do
 Common constructs: loops, conditionals, and subroutines

Examples: C, Pascal, FORTRAN

Code Reusability: Procedures can be reused in different parts of a program,

which saves time and effort.

Control Flow: With procedural programming, you have precise control over how
your program runs. You can repeat certain tasks (loops) or make decisions
based on conditions (if-else statements).

Efficiency:Procedural languages are often designed to use computer memory

efficiently and can be faster in certain cases.
LIMITATIONS AND
CONSIDERATIONS
Limited Abstraction:Procedural programming may not be the best choice for
handling complex data structures or modeling real-world objects.

Maintenance Challenges: As programs get larger and more complex, it can

become harder to manage the relationships between different procedures.

Evolution: Procedural programming has evolved over time and incorporated

ideas from other programming paradigms, such as object-oriented programming.

Conclusion:

Procedural programming is a widely used paradigm focusing on procedures and

sequencing of tasks

It offers advantages such as code reusability, control flow, and efficiency

However, it has limitations in terms of abstraction and maintenance challenges

Understanding procedural programming helps in selecting the appropriate

paradigm for different programming tasks