Pseudocode

By the end, you can

• Explain what pseudocode is and why programmers use it before writing real code.
• Identify the three control structures (sequence, selection, iteration) in a pseudocode snippet.
• Use standard keywords (SET, IF/THEN/ELSE/ENDIF, WHILE, FOR EACH, INPUT, OUTPUT, RETURN) correctly.
• Order the steps of an algorithm in pseudocode so the logic is correct (e.g., initialize before looping, loop before returning).
• Apply the conventions of uppercase keywords and indentation to write clear, readable pseudocode.
• Explain the string-concatenation pitfall when translating pseudocode INPUT into JavaScript.
• Describe the three limitations of pseudocode and explain why it does not replace testing.
• Distinguish pseudocode, flowcharts, and real code by purpose and executability.