
Early programmers primarily wrote software for specific tasks, using simple techniques. Programming languages evolved to structure logic efficiently, and early code was dictated by the limitations of hardware and the programmer’s skill. The software development process involved, as it does now, first defining the problem and designing an algorithm (or using existing logic structures). The programmer then implemented the logic using a structured programming approach; the fundamental constructs (sequence, selection, and iteration) served as both the foundation and the control structure of the program.
Traditional unstructured coding methods, such as spaghetti code, eventually gave way to structured programming, which emphasizes modularity and readability. Developers became proficient in organizing code using functions, procedures, and well-defined control structures. In modern software development, structured programming is complemented by object-oriented and functional programming paradigms, ensuring efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.
- Teacher: dan sabwami