Pseudocode is language agnostic. This means that you can create pseudocode with little to no experience in a specific programming language. Pseudocode helps you plan out your code in a logical manner. Flowcharts are a powerful way to graphically represent logic, decisions, and branching. This activity will help you develop the skills necessary to plan and organize your code, which is an important skill for programmers of all experience levels. In this activity, you will write pseudocode and create a flowchart for a basic computational task. The purpose of this assignment is to prepare for your Project One submission in Module Three. Remember to revisit the pseudocode and flowchart you create in this module and implement any feedback from your instructor before you submit your pseudocode and flowchart in Project One.
Prompt
Your client, Pet BAG, has provided you with a specification document detailing its software needs. To begin, review the Pet BAG Specification Document. Select either the Pet Check-In or Pet Check-Out method, which are detailed in the Functionality section. You will design a solution using pseudocode and a flowchart for the method you select. You do not need to write pseudocode for both methods. As you read through the descriptions for each method, ask yourself the following:
1. How would I break down these steps in a way that a computer can understand?
2. What information would I need from the user at each point?
3. When would it be a good idea to use "IF" and "IF ELSE" statements?