3. Using a software development environment of your choice, implement the algorithm. Use separate sub-programs where appropriate. Use parameter passing where appropriate.
Evidence – Structured listing of implemented program. (16)
The key to creating a robust and reliable program is to think it through. We are going to make use of the sub programs to get one piece of the coursework working at a time.
- Load up your coursework enter the parameters for the first sub program (Get_Data, look back at task 1). You will need to create both the formal and actual parameters.
- DIM any parameters that require it.
- Can you still get your program to run?
- Enter the code for Get_Data.
- Does the program run? How do we know the data is in the Arrays?
- Repeat the above steps for each sub program, remembering to save and test your program at each stage.
When you have finished you should have a working program and you can start to test it. I have placed some snippets from the program I created below, just enough to point you in the right direction. Remember! If you have refined all the algorithms this process will go a lot faster. You will be reward for well documented and presented code so take some time to comment on the code as you go.
Sir, I have seriously tried to do this but every time it just doesn’t work to the point that all I have successfully done is name a button. No matter what I do it just doesn’t work. Can you go over it in class or supported study please?
Come along on a Thursday at lunch and we can go over it.