Algorithms and Programming Paradigms (Assessment 1) 

Programme Title

Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies

Student Name/ID Number

Unit Number and Title

Unit 04 Programming

Academic Year

Unit Tutor

Assignment Title

Algorithms and Programming Paradigms (Assessment 1)

Submission Format

The submission is in the form of an individual written report having section covering Activity 1,2.
Sequence of Report Format:

• Cover Sheet having unit name, assignment title, student name, college registration number, assessor name and submission date
• Table of Content page
• List of Figures and List of Tables page(s) (where applicable)
• Evidence for Section 1
• Evidence for Section 2
• Bibliography/Reference Table

● Students should select Arial or Calibri font, selecting size 12.
● The language used should be formal and professional terminology.
● No text should be placed inside text boxes. No page borders should be used. Work that makes use of text boxes or page borders will not be accepted and will be returned to the learner for correction and resubmission in the correct format.
● Please include references at the end of the assignment using the Harvard referencing system.
● Students are required to digitally accept the learner`s declaration of authenticity before submitting their assignment for submission.
● The recommended word limit addressing the two tasks is 1800 words, with a +/- 10% margin, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit.

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1 Define basic algorithms to carry out an operation and outline the process of programming and application.
LO2 Explain the characteristics of procedural, object-orientated and event-driven programming, conduct an analysis of a suitable Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Transferable skills and competencies developed

• Recognise and analyse criteria and specifications appropriate to specific problems and plan strategies for their solution
• Recognise any risks and safety aspects that may be involved in the deployment of computing systems
• The ability to evaluate systems in terms of quality attributes and possible trade-offs presented within the given problem
• The ability to deploy effectively the tools used for the construction and documentation of computer applications
• The ability to critically evaluate and analyse complex problems, including those with incomplete information, and devise appropriate solutions within the constraints of a budget
• Intellectual skills: critical thinking; making a case; numeracy and literacy
• Contextual awareness e.g. the ability to understand and meet the needs of individuals, business and the community, and to understand how workplaces and organisations are governed.

Vocational scenario

Organisation:
TechNova Solutions, a leading innovator in software development and training, has announced its Graduate Developer Training Program. As part of its recruitment process, candidates are required to demonstrate their technical and problem-solving skills through a hands-on project. This project aims to assess candidates` understanding of programming concepts, software design, and their ability to document and reflect on their development process.

Your Role:
As an Applicant for the trainee program, your task is to explain the Algorithms and programming paradigms used in development. Your report will involve demonstrating your understanding of Algorithms, programming principles, and development tools.

Assignment activity and guidance

TechNova Solutions, a leading software development firm specializing in innovative technology solutions, has announced its recruitment drive for graduate and entry-level positions. As part of the selection process, candidates are required to demonstrate their problem-solving skills through a document that explains algorithms and programming paradigms.
You, as a potential candidate, are tasked with writing a report on your understanding of Algorithms and Programming Paradigms. This assignment will assess your technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and ability to articulate programming methodologies clearly.

Assignment Documentation Requirements
Your documentation will be divided into the following activities:

Activity 1 – Programming Foundations
In this section, you will cover the following:

• Define an algorithm, converting it to pseudocode, and then developing it into functional code. Thus, outlining the process in building an application.
• Understanding Code Execution: Determine the steps taken from writing code to execution, emphasizing the roles of a compiler, interpreter, and linker. Use your program to analyse the process and potential challenges faced.
• Evaluate the implementation of the algorithm, also analyse the relationship between the algorithm and code.

Activity 2 – Paradigms
In this section, you will detail the preparatory steps for developing your solution:

• Discuss programming Paradigms and the characteristics of different programming paradigms – procedural, object-oriented and event-driven programming. Your report should include an explanation of each paradigm.
• From a source code, compare the procedural, object-oriented and event-driven paradigms used. Also evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency within the code. You may also critically evaluate the paradigms, in terms of their structure and characteristics.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass

Merit

Distinction

LO1 Define basic algorithms to carry out an operation and outline the process of programming an application

P1 Define an algorithm and outline the process in building an application.

P2 Determine the steps taken from writing code to execution

M1 Analyze the process of writing code, including the potential challenges faced

D1 Evaluate the implementation of an algorithm in a suitable language. Evaluate the relationship between the written algorithm and the code variant.

LO2 Explain the characteristics of procedural, object-orientated and event-driven programming

P3 Discuss what procedural, object- orientated and event- driven paradigms are; their characteristics and the relationship between them.

M2 Compare the procedural, object- oriented and event- driven paradigms used in given source code of an application.

D2 Critically evaluate the source code of an application that implements the procedural, object-oriented and event-driven paradigms, in terms of the code structure and characteristics.