Capterra Glossary
Pseudocode
Pseudocode is an informal description of a software program that is written in natural human language instead of code syntax. Software programmers often use pseudocode as a template for an application's configuration that can be used later when developing code in a specific programming language such as Java or Python. However, before pseudocode can be used as a template, it is often inspected by a group of software designers to ensure it aligns with their program design specifications.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Pseudocode
Tech startups and software developers typically use pseudocode as a rough draft of their code for software design projects. Pseudocode allows developers to summarize the flow of a program before they begin the actual software development process. This enables programming and development teams to address any issues in product design before starting the actual software development process, saving them valuable time and resources over the duration of a project.
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