PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT . : LSUS
Computer Science ICT SSS2 Second Term
WEEK 7
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Performance Objectives
Students should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of program development
Content
Definition of a Program
A computer program can be defined as a list of instructions issued to the computer to perform a particular task. Programs are written in computer programming languages.
Characteristics of a good program
Every good program must have the following characteristics:
- Accuracy
- Readability
- Maintainability
- Efficiency
- Generality
- Clarity
- Reliability
- Accuracy: every good program must be error-free.
- Readability: the program should be easy for any programmer to read and understand.
- Maintainability: a carefully written program.... View More
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