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Flowcharts
Flowcharts are a graphical way of representing an algorithm design.
A flowchart must have a clear start and finish (unless looping).
Flowchart Symbols
| Name | Symbol | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Start / Finish |  | Used to indicate the start and finish of the algorithm. |
| Process |  | A process / action to be performed, e.g. a calculation or the assignment of a value. |
| Input / Output |  | Used to show data being inputted into the system (e.g. by a user), or data being outputted (e.g. a message or the value from a variable). |
| Decision |  | A question / test of a condition that allows the flowchart to branch into one of two paths, yes or no. |
Flowchart Example
Below is an example of a flowchart.
