Representation
Of Solution to
Problem |
labelled diagram of HCI
specifying objects |
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identification of variables
and their types |
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pseudocode for subprograms |
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Software
Development
Process |
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analysis, design,
implementation, testing,
documentation, evaluation,
maintenance |
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Program Entry |
enter;
edit;
list/print out current
version |
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| Modularity |
subprograms linked to
command events |
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common pre-defined
functions |
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| Data Types |
integer;
single, string |
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one dimensional arrays |
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Data Input and
Output |
command button;
text box;
label |
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input box;
option button;
message box |
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list box;
combo box:
check box |
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| Statements |
assignment of constants
(eg boxes := 6);
assignment of expressions
(eg total := price + vat) |
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assignment of increments
(eg counter := counter + 1) |
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| Expressions |
simple, common keywords
and arithmetic operators |
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comparison operators |
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logical operators (AND, OR,
NOT) |
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| Repetition |
fixed loop (For … Next) |
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control variable used in loop |
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nested loops;
conditional loop (Do …
Loop While …, Do … Loop
Until …) |
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| Selection |
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simple selection (If … Then
… End If)
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two-way selection (If …
Then … Else … End If) |
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Identify and
Rectify Errors |
syntax, execution and logic
errors |
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| Testing |
use supplied test data |
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use own test data |
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supply full set of test data
(normal, extreme,
exceptional) |
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| Readability |
use standard notation for
objects (eg txtName);
use meaningful object
variable names;
include comments |
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User
Interface |
design HCI;
create/edit/position objects;
set initial object properties
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prompts to user |
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input validation |
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| Documentation |
User documentation |
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Technical documentation |
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