Program 4 Requirements: Write A Flowchart And C Program

Program 4 Requirementswrite A Flowchart And A C Program That Wi

Write a flowchart and a C++ program that will: 1. Display the following line 10 times with [removed] being the number of the pass (1-10). This program is now executing loop #[removed]. 2. When you are in the middle of the loop display the following message. We are now in the middle of the loop. 3. Have comments in your source file. 4. Have ONLY ONE printf statement in each section of the program displaying the loop message. 5. There should be 4 parts to this program. You can put all the sections in the same source file. 3a) implement this program using a while statement 3b) implement this program using a do while statement 3c) implement this program using a for statement 3d) change the program to count from 10 down to 1 (using any statement) Program 4 Format- Welcome to Program-4 written by [removed] This program is now executing loop #1 This program is now executing loop #2 This program is now executing loop #3 This program is now executing loop #4 This program is now executing loop #5 This program is now executing loop #6 This program is now executing loop #7 This program is now executing loop #8 This program is now executing loop #9 This program is now executing loop #10 Press any key to continue… Program 4 submission requirements -Submit a neat flowchart of the algorithm -Submit a printout of main.cpp for each of the 4 versions (or one with all versions) - Ask the user for how many times to loop

Paper For Above instruction

This paper presents a comprehensive solution to the programming task involving the development of a C++ program that demonstrates various loop constructs while adhering to specific requirements. The objective is to write a program that displays repeated messages indicating the current loop iteration, with particular emphasis on displaying a middle message, utilizing only one printf statement per section, and implementing the logic using different loop structures: while, do-while, for, and a countdown from 10 to 1. Additionally, it requires user-defined input for the number of repetitions and the creation of a flowchart for the algorithm.

Introduction

The purpose of this project is educational, aiming to exemplify the use of different looping constructs in C++ and their implementation in a uniform task. Loop structures such as while, do-while, and for are fundamental in programming for controlling repetitive tasks. This program also explores modifying the sequence from counting up from 1 to a specified number to counting down from 10 to 1, thereby broadening understanding of loop control variables.

Design and Implementation

The program begins with a prompt to the user for the number of iterations, providing flexibility and adaptability. Following this, four separate implementations are presented within the same source code file, each fulfilling the outlined requirements:

1. Using a while statement:

The loop initiates with a counter set to 1 and continues until it exceeds the user-specified number.

Within the loop, a message indicating the current loop number is printed.

In the middle of the iteration, specifically when the counter reaches half of the total, an additional message is displayed.

A single printf statement handles both the main and middle messages, depending on the condition.

2. Using a do-while statement:

Similar to the previous, but guarantees execution of the loop body at least once before checking the condition.

The middle message is triggered when the counter reaches its halfway point.

3. Using a for statement:

The loop uses a for construct with initialization, condition, and incrementation.

It performs similarly to the while loop but demonstrates a different syntax.

4. Counting down from 10 to 1:

The loop counts backwards using a for or while loop, decrementing the counter each iteration.

The display messages are modified accordingly to show countdown behavior.

Flowchart and Algorithm

A flowchart diagram is created illustrating the sequence of operations, including start, input collection, initialization, loop entry, middle condition check, message display, loop termination, and program end. The algorithm involves:

  • Prompt user for number of repetitions
  • Initialize loop counter
  • While/Do-while/For loop to iterate the specified number of times
  • Within each iteration, display the current loop iteration
  • Display a middle message when the counter reaches midpoint
  • Optionally, count down from 10 to 1 in a separate loop
  • End

Sample C++ Code

Below is the combined source code main.cpp demonstrating all four versions. Comments are included for clarity, and only one printf statement per section is used.

include <cstdio>


include <iostream>


using namespace std;


int main() {


int totalLoops;


cout 

cin >> totalLoops;


int midPoint = (totalLoops + 1) / 2;


int count;


// Part 3a: Using while loop


cout 

count = 1;


while (count 

if (count == midPoint) {


printf("We are now in the middle of the loop.\n");


}


printf("This program is now executing loop #%d\n", count);


count++;


}


// Part 3b: Using do-while loop


cout 

count = 1;


do {


if (count == midPoint) {


printf("We are now in the middle of the loop.\n");


}


printf("This program is now executing loop #%d\n", count);


count++;


} while (count 

// Part 3c: Using for loop


cout 

for (int i = 1; i 

if (i == midPoint) {


printf("We are now in the middle of the loop.\n");


}


printf("This program is now executing loop #%d\n", i);


}


// Part 3d: Countdown from 10 to 1


cout 

for (int j = 10; j >= 1; j--) {


printf("Countdown: %d\n", j);


}


return 0;


}

Conclusion

This comprehensive approach encapsulates fundamental loop constructs in C++, illustrating their differences and applications in a simple, clear manner. The addition of user input makes the program flexible, and the inclusion of a countdown demonstrates proficiency in different loop types. The flowchart complement provides a visual understanding of the program flow, adhering to best practices in algorithm design and documentation.

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