Algorithm The step-by-step process of solving any problem is known as algorithm. The algorithm represents logic of any program. It is free from computer languages. Characteristics of algorithm The features of algorithm are : Input Output Defeniteness Effectiveness Finiteness Flowchart It is the symbolic representation of any algorithm(logic). We use the following symbols in the flowchart : Symbol Name Purpose oval start/stop parallelogram input/output rectangle process diamond decision making flow lines direction connectors connection Illustration of flowchart and algorithm with the help of an example : Read a number having two digits and prints the summation of two digits.
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