Structured Programming
Structured programming is a programming paradigm that heavily utilizes block structures, subroutines, and the structured control flow components of selection and repetition in order to improve the clarity, quality, and development time of computer programs.
Application software should be divided into a hierarchy of independent modules or elements, each of which may contain more of these elements, according to structured programming. Code may be further organized within each element by utilizing linked logic blocks that are intended to enhance readability and maintainability.
These could include a while and for loops, which creates loops that keep going until a condition is met, and case, which compares a variable to a collection of values. A goto statement, or unconditional transfer of control, is obsolete and occasionally unavailable in all structured programming languages.
Types of Structured Programming in Computer
Two types of structured programming exist:
- Procedural Oriented Programming (POP)
- Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
1. Procedural Oriented Programming (POP)
Procedural languages are a type of computer programming language that consist of a sequence of statements, functions, and instructions that must be followed in order to complete a task or program. Procedural language is typically used to describe the steps a computer takes to solve an issue.
Languages used in computer procedures include, but are not limited to, Pascal, Java, C, FORTRAN, and BASIC. Variables, conditional statements, and functions are used to develop programs that enable a computer to process data and produce the intended output.
2. Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
The term "Object-Oriented Programming," or OOPs, describes programming languages that make use of objects. Using real-world concepts like inheritance, hiding, polymorphism, etc. In programming is the goal of object-oriented programming.
Linking data and functions together is the primary goal of object-oriented programming (OOP). This ensures that only the function that operates on the data can access it from other parts of the code.
Advantages of Structured Programming
- Logic faults are less common in application programs.
- It is easier to spot mistakes.
- It boosts output while developing application programs.
- Applications are simpler to read and understand.
- Application program design has been enhanced.
Disadvantages of Structured Programming
- Data types are among the variables that the application depends on. It must therefore be updated to reflect the shifting needs.
- It takes time to translate it to machine code because it is machine-independent.
- Since this method depends on language, development typically takes longer.
- The assembly language code and the converted machine code are not the same.
