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UNIT I

1. Explain the steps used in program development cycle. *

Program Development Cycle:
 Step by step procedure used to build a computer program.

Problem Definition

Requirement Analysis

Program Design

Program Coding

Testing & Debugging

Documentation

Maintenance

1. Problem Definition:
 The problem is defined.

2. Requirement Analysis:
 The requirements of the user are analyzed.

3. Program Design:
 The structure of the program is designed.

4. Program Coding:
 Program design is transformed into program code.

5. Testing & Debugging:
 Testing: Program errors are detected.
 Debugging: Program errors are corrected.

6. Documentation:
 Detailed description about the program is written.

7. Maintenance:
 The program is changed in order to correct errors, improve performance and meet user requirements.
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2. Explain the features of a good programming language. *

Features of a Good Programming Language:
1. Simplicity:
 Simple to learn and use.