VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING \\ V

LESSON NO.:1
TITLE: DEFINING PROGRAMMING

TERMINOLOGIES:
Computer – defined as an electronic device capable of accepting and manipulating data into information under the control
of programs stored in its memory.
Software – programs that are stored in the computer.
System Software – consists of programs that control or maintain the operation of the computer.
Application Software – consist of programs designed to perform a specific task or application.
Computer Program – it is a collection of instruction.
Programming – process of designing, writing, and testing a program.
PDLC – Program Development Life Cycle.
Algorithm – is the step by step procedure in solving the problem.
Interface – is the component of the program that interacts with the user.
Dead Codes – Program codes that the program will not execute
The CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Analyzing Program
Requirement

Maintaining Designing the

the Program Solution

Documenting Designing the

the Program Interface

Testing the Coding the

Program Solution
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Stages of the Program Development Life Cycle (PDLC)

1. Analyzing the Program Requirements – This stage involves the process of gathering information in order to
identify the specifications of a program.
2. Designing the Solution – This stage involves the process of designing the algorithm of the program.
3. Designing the Interface – This stage involves selecting and organizing the elements of the user interface.
4. Coding the Solution – This stage involves the process of translating the algorithm into the program codes of
the programming language and entering the program codes into the computer.
5. Testing the Program – This stage involves the process of translating and eliminating errors in the program.
6. Documenting the Program – This stage involves the tasks of reviewing the program code to identify all the
dead codes. It also involves ensuring all documents creating during the PDLC is complete and accurate.
7. Maintaining the Program – This stage involves the process of updating the program code in order for the
program to become continually useful.