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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

ClassNotes Team 4 MIN READUPDATED 13 JUN 2026

DATA PROCESSING SSS2 SECOND TERM       

WEEK 7

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Contents

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:

  1. Accuracy
  1. Readability
  2. Maintainability
  3. Efficiency
  4. Generality
  5. Clarity
  6. Reliability
  1. Accuracy: every good program must be error-free.
  2. Readability: the program should be easy for any programmer to read and understand.
  3. Maintainability: a carefully written program should be very easy to amend and maintain if need be.
  4. Efficiency:  Should have the ability to solve a particular problem skillfully.
  5. Generality: should be able to solve all similar problems.
  6. Clarity: should be…