algorithm

A step-by-step procedure that accomplishes a desired task is called an algorithm.
Thus, programming is the activity of communicating algorithms to computers.

The Programming Process
1. Specify the task.
2. Discover an algorithm for its solution.
3. Code the algorithm in C++.
4. Test the code.

A good coding style is essential to the art of programming. It facilitates the reading,
writing, and maintenance of programs.