What is pseudocode and how do you use it?

Writing code can be a difficult and complex process. Sometimes, breaking down a multilayered problem into smaller, easily digestible steps is a helpful way to frame your goals and anticipate problems before you get started. In this video, Carlos shows us how this can be done with pseudocode.
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[@umziwoxolodlodlo285]

So basically, pseudocode is instructions on how to write a program. Thanks mate!

[@kawa99]

10 minutes of a video in one sentence, thanks man.

[@fahimcreatives8475]

@@kawa99 hey kawa. kaaaaaawa....😮 He actually said it before 😅

[@KeshariPiyush24]

"So basically, pseudocode is instructions on *what* to write in a program. Thanks mate!"

[@nogrammer]

@@kawa99 not exactly lol, there's a lot more to it. one sentence is too vague for most people to know how to use this effectively.

[@modestasriabovas3977]

Pseudocode is python but with syntax errors.

[@katmusswoodwind]

thanks for this - took me a while to figure that using pseudo code could be really helpful, and this helps that little bit more!

[@xinth23]

This is a wonderful video for novice programmers to learn how to get a started and a wonderful reminder for advanced programmers. It's a great example of first principles and content-first design. As Carlos shows it can even work with everyday taks like cooking ramen, there's no limit to how you can apply this technique. Taking time to understnad the problem gets you half way to your solution.

[@johneric2720]

Thanks a lot Carlos and Codecademy. Before, I was writing brackets in my pseudocode; I didn't know it was a lot easier, but now I know. Thanks a lot.

[@tundesanusi572]

Thanks for explaining this in such an easy way:) It's pretty straightforward!

[@BigCheque]

That's so explained, I am new on coding, This is practically my first week and this explanation is so easy, I can relate my MS-Excel knowledge on this. I will come back here to thank you properly when i finally finish my programme

[@nyambesimangolwa5755]

As a person eager to learn programming, you have no idea how helpful this has been. Thanks so much Carlos (and Codecademy)!

[@steveojata9853]

Nice

[@cynthiaomofonmwan198]

How is it going mate?

[@dejvidvangjelofski5273]

Simple and easy to understand, great video!

[@emmanuelburuvuru1892]

Thank you for the help.About to give up on coding because its hard but this video makes it a lot easier to implement code.

[@joyjoseph8951]

Thank you for simplifying it. Now i understand that pseudocode is a guide on how to go about writing programs.

[@frontrowdota4696]

1 video and I got it. Very well explained. Thanks. 👍

[@fredokoh5633]

Thanks for the simple and clear explanations

[@thedarkriver1]

This vid is way above anyone that is starting out, like myself. But I'm sure it's helpful for many more experienced programmers

[@kaitlynmccormick1310]

Not really.. If you know some code, it's easy to understand that it's just summarizing code like you would an article in English class. Nothing super technical, just key words.

[@infotechsolutions4165]

Great, this is so basically; giving detailed explanation on the pseudo concept 👍👍

[@louiseoconnell7516]

Great Video! This really helped me simplify my Pseudocode :-)

[@phyllyciasheats5395]

Thank you for this explanation. This is very informative and easy to understand.

[@vessou94]

So excited and Thank you so much for your detailed explanation

[@francktchamo2350]

for i in range(1,21): if i % 15 == 0: print("Fizz Buzz") elif i % 3 == 0: print("Fizz") elif i % 5 == 0: print("Buzz") else: print(i)

[@garlicnator]

Thanks this helped me with my coding. It made it much easier to solve a problem and easier to code it.

[@olashoretijesunimi6039]

This was Really Great... I enjoyed the whole flow of the video. It was VERY informative and I know much more about pseudo code now. Thanks so much Sir!

[@charlesossaiuzoka8245]

Please I am using a windows 11... How do I create or find an environment like he used for this pseudocode... I heard him say chrome something.

[@cdm96247]

Clear and excellent explanation, thank you very much!!

[@talhamasood6847]

Thanks for the video. It was really helpful. Fully understood pseudo code.

[@TwelveDouze12]

Thank you so much Carlos, it definitely helped me

[@judith.c.esomonu6999]

This was very concise. Thanks!!!!

[@NickMutunga]

Ive understood pseudocode. Thank you for sharing!

[@adrianrizeanu4111]

Thank you Sir, your video helped me a lot at a moment i need to start coding in Python and did not know how to start, great video !

[@donsigundo4712]

Currently 1st year college on Information Technology course it really helps a lot thank you !

[@Rleatfitness]

Thank you, the ramen instructions analogy helped me to understand this much better

[@cjmatheka]

Thank you so much for this. Very well explained

[@devn0n]

Cool video, but I also want to point out that as much as reusability isn't the reason for this video, it's helps a whole lot if you plan for reusability in writing your pseudocodes

[@jeannesciacchitano3207]

Very helpful!! Thank you!

[@hermelayirga4105]

Thank you very much. The video was very helpful.

[@ewilson9661]

The noodles a quick way, an understandable way to describe, thanks so much!

[@Doqtorify]

What is that? Method ? -

[@VisualineTV]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@carbellsarfo]

Awesome. this is for everyday task. thanks for this

[@Mourad-Rachid]

great academy ! great explaining !!

[@tntro_trotki2089]

thank you very much this exactly, what i wanted..

[@gracenwakeze6108]

Simple but detailed. ❤

[@akau7591]

So clear and informative, amazing video.

[@lillyogbule8213]

Thanks for the video/explanation it was helpful...

[@lukhanyoluukay-xd5xg]

It’s simple & I understand now!

[@annahnjuguna1123]

very helpful tutorial, thank you

[@abrahamanand5739]

Thanks for the video!

[@easinwebpro]

Thanks, Man. It's really helpful video 😇👍😇😍👍😇😍

[@odenyire]

Nice one. Very simple and very interesting

[@mrtechthisout]

this guy did a good job 👍🏾👍🏾

[@thecliniconlinetv5396]

you make a great tutor. thanks

[@durkstigmanly7607]

Great & informative presentation, thanks!

[@bluetortilla]

Thank you. Still- pseudocode may not have a required syntax but it does require succinct logic. A newbie like me will find pseudocode daunting because I don't know how to code. There are some formal parameters to it.

[@ManyPeregrine81]

I know that feeling. I am in the exact same situation that you were 8 months ago. But one of my online tutors told me since I'm new to things and instead of me always rushing to Google to find the quick, easy answer. I got all of these puzzle pieces in my mind right now. I just gotta think it though carefully to see what's the next step.

[@cozakokotano6448]

Thanks for the amazing ultimate video.

[@ricaulcastellon9615]

Master piece!

[@aiyenibeboluwatife4836]

Thanks for this 🙏

[@AcuScorp]

If someone wants to go deeper, check chapter 9 from code complete 2. This video is cool but count and number refer to the same variable used so in the pseudocode you should use as single variable and a better name.

[@marvinkogi4044]

great informative video!

[@jameschasezmutai]

this is a great Tutorial thanks lots

[@VlasiychukY]

Super explained

[@engesra2fathy]

amazing tutorial

[@phinehasmacharia6352]

thanks codecademy and ALX

[@ulrikmagana]

awesome explanation

[@DrewNorman]

Brilliant bro

[@kingtube13]

thanks man it was a good and simple explanation for anyone to understand, but one question thoug what programming code are you using

[@keziahakandwanaho9471]

Wow good teacher I'm impressed

[@solagbadeabdulmalik4047]

am new to word of "software" am newbie i will be glad i someone can take me in hand through the process🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@markmugi8242]

SIMPLE AND HELPFUL

[@gadvingitamo2019]

Wow good lesson on Pseudo code

[@yussufabdullahi5577]

thanks so satisfying about pseudocode

[@nabaaadel537]

This helped a lot but I’m still confused and I can’t really understand how can I write the last cook ramen

[@taitworldwide7261]

Pseudo code is a technic of representing algorithms, and inorder to represent it, you need to follow the rules of writing pseudo codes

[@caribbeanman3379]

With advancements in AI, I think the time is right for a new programming paradigm where you can write your program with plain, simple English statements - or just about any other language - and not have to be concerned with the rigid syntax rules of programming a language. Then an AI compiler reads your human language script and compiles it into machine readable byte code. For example: This javascript function: function monthName(monthID, abbrevLength) { let months = ["January", "February", "March", "April", "May", "June", "July", "August", "September", "October", "November", "December"]; return (months[monthID]).slice(0, abbrevLength); }; Can become: Define "monthName" as function with arguments = "monthID", "abbrevLength" { Define "months" as array with string values = the months of the year; define "result" as months value where index = monthID; return left abbrevLength characters of result; } The beautiful thing about the second human code version is that you can use synonyms. For example the line that says: define "result" as months value where index = monthID; Could also be written as any of the following: define "result" as months value having index monthID; define "result" as months value with index monthID; define "result" as months value of index monthID; define "result" as index monthID of months; define "result" as value monthID of months; define "result" as months monthID;

[@taofeekajibade]

The good news is that the AI itself wouldn't function without some syntax because a certain syntax would have to be written to understand the pseudocode itself.

[@praveshmaharaj4387]

to me the first normal code version is easier to understand , your "Human version" seems more complicated lmao.

[@caribbeanman3379]

@@praveshmaharaj4387 Only because you're already familiar with, and proficient in, "normal code". A complete newbie just beginning would likely prefer the more human language version.

[@praveshmaharaj4387]

@@caribbeanman3379 eh nah it actually seems more complicated and more work.

[@VictorKim-yy3vv]

I have learnt the very thing i needed to generate code from chatgpt

[@Fomaku3]

thank you for this

[@KireshchandDhanasar]

Brilliant!

[@howdoicommentontcomopuedo9365]

Great thanks bro

[@micosarines636]

Thank you sir

[@shavitbuskila9954]

hi, tip for next time, pseduo code should teach me to how to solve questions in a simple way, but i don't know how to code, i have an exam next week, i will be asked to solve 3 psedo codes, and i must pass it, u directly went to a coding language, hopefully next time u could show in a simple way, also more rules and stuff, anyways amazing video

[@babytoshiro7014]

This. I am a beginner with difficulty learning and unfortunately this did not help me. But... I'm sure it help others

[@gardensindeze2568]

great example in food staff issue

[@chibuikeochinanwata9828]

Thanks a lot

[@tafadzwaaaliyahndoro338]

Thank you so much!!!1

[@farshadgh2011]

Very nice ☺

[@niyongabojeanpierre6731]

very understable

[@sase1017]

Thanks king

[@TrevorCS02]

helpful, thanks

[@godstimeokoene3048]

Great video. Coding is not met to be impossible, but with the wrong ideas and notions!😢

[@alvinofportharcourt2118]

thank you

[@odunola1234]

good job

[@git-how348]

Thank you

[@Claybone12]

Thanks

[@jasonavi5280]

My friends in class use windows to run their pseudocode compiler. How do i write pseudocode and perhaps which compiler is preferable on macos ?

[@jondanielcabansay239]

this is a big help! (continue )4:25

[@dsulvadarius]

Awesome.

[@cryptocathedral]

Nice 👍

[@Warwipf]

1:50 Ah yes, 3 interlocked gears, this represents my brain while coding very well

[@adesunloyekehindesamuel6867]

Its a good one

[@blowingupblocks]

thnx for the nice vid

[@carlo6044]

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[@francktchamo2350]

I tried to do the Fizz Buzz exercice before seeing what you did. I think it's not a obligation to write exactly what you did. - FOR LOOP i from 1 to 20 - IF i is multiple of 3 and 5 print "Fizz Buzz" - ELSE IF i is multiple of 3 print "Fizz " - ELSE IF i is multiple of 5 print "Buzz " - ELSE print i What do you think ?

[@Ascii_616]

MOD (%) is an important part (key commang) of the main code also assignment operator(==) so i guess you need to mention it and capitalize it,

[@faithojo90]

Thanks for the video, pls in a case when we are ask to calculate the sum of square of given input of numbers, and we given instruction to create a white board and pseudocode. 1. create the algorithm in a m_square.png 2. Create pseudocode and save it as file as the 0-sum_squares.txt. pls how am I going to go about that, hope to hear from you soon

[@excelbrookstv7393]

I hope you finished your ALX course bcos I'm solving this same problem😂

[@RKHageman]

Pretty sure they’re not going to do your homework for you…

[@kimicox7698]

What a handsome guy. Thanks for the tips!

[@alfirahmancalfiadro6591]

Thank you, i literally panic on the lecture not knowing any of this

[@micosarines636]

SAME!

[@leonardoeneria3100]

Try me my teach just dropped this outa nowhere with no explanation then Activity!

[@maylasantiago5087]

I love you !

[@sagar6846]

same to you.....