Pseudocode, flow charts and structure diagram are techniques that are used to design software. These allow data flow, constructs and variables to be identified before coding begins.
it is not formal code used in high level languages
Pseudocode allows a programmer to use indentationThe distance or number of spaces by which a piece of text or code is separated from the left or right margin. to clearly state the use of programming constructs such as iteration (loops) and selection statements (IF or CASE).
When creating pseudocode, it is important to remember:
To define the steps of the main algorithm
To refine the main steps where possible (not all main steps need refined)
To use indentation to help identify use of loops and selection statements
That there is no need to declare variables
Not to write steps using a formal language such as Visual Basic, True Basic, LiveCode, Python or Reference Language