In this article Flowchart in C we give the information about Flowchart is the graphical or pictorial representation of an algorithm.
Flowchart in C
Flowchart: Definition, Symbols and Meaning
Define flowchart: – “Flowchart is the graphical or pictorial representation of an algorithm.”
Symbols of Flowchart:-
- To represent the program graphically, we have to use some symbols. These symbols have been provided to us. These are called flow chart symbols.
- Each symbol in a flow chart has a meaning. Which can be easily understood by the viewer of the flow chart. Below are the flow chart symbols.
Symbol and Meaning:
| Name of Symbol | Symbol |
Meaning |
| Start/End
|
 |
This symbol is called the oval symbol. And also called terminal symbol. It is used to start and end a flowchart. |
| Processing |  |
This symbol is called processing symbol. Which is used for processing. |
| Input/ Output |  |
This symbol is called parallelogram symbol. This symbol is used to represent input and output. |
| Decision |  |
It is called diamond symbol. Which are used to represent decision making statements. |
| Arrow (Flow) |  |
This is called the arrow symbol. Which arrow symbol is used to show the flow of the program. |
| Connector |  |
Connector is used to connect different parts of a flowchart. Normally, it is used when the flowchart is divided into several pages. A number or alphabetic character is written inside a circle. A second circle (circle), in which the same number or alphabetic character is written, both representing the same place (dot) or they are added together. |
| Loop Symbol (Hexagon) |  |
A hexagon shaped flowchart symbol is used to show the while, do-while and for loop and the symbol is present three ways such as initial condition, The increment and the terminating condition. |
Advantages of flowchart:-
- With the help of this, we can know an error quickly. and you can improve it.
- With the help of flowchart, we can easily understand programming. Because Symbols are used in it.
- It is very easy for communication.
- Flowchart is a good tool for designing a new system.
Disadvantages of flowchart:-
- It takes more time to use it.
- Some flowcharts are such that we have to use many arrows to make them. Which is a bit difficult to understand.
- If we have to make some changes in the flowchart, then we have to make the complete flowchart again.
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