Basics of Computer and programming

2.3. Flowchart

1. A flowchart is a graphical/ pictorial representation of an algorithm. a flowchart is most helpful in planning, designing, and structuring a program.
2. Uses symbols (boxes of different shapes) that have standardized meanings to denote different types of instructions.
3. Process of drawing a flowchart for an algorithm is called flowcharting.
   
4. Boxes are connected by solid lines having arrow marks to indicate exact sequence in which the instructions are to be executed.

Symbols of Flowchart