Introduction to Software Development (ISD) Assignment - Seminar Week 1

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In Week 1 of the ISD course, students are introduced to the basics of software development, focusing on understanding the different layers of software in a computer system and their purpose. The week covers essential concepts like algorithms, their role in problem-solving, and how they serve as a bridge between human-level thinking and computer programming. Students will also familiarize themselves with the Python IDLE environment, ensuring they can run and test basic Python expressions. The tasks include descriptive answers to software layers, algorithms, and practical Python exercises, which will be stored in a logbook for future reference.

Week 1 Activity

1. Describe the different “layers” of Software that exist on a typical computer and explain why there are different layers of software.
2. Describe what an algorithm is and explain why it is a useful “tool” to translate from a human level problem to a computer program.
3. Enter the following expressions in the Python IDLE and note down the response to each. Do they differ from what you would expect?