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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply basic language syntax and layout
   • Apply basic language syntax rules
   • Use language data types, operators and expressions to create clear and concise code
   • Use appropriate language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs
2. Code using data structures
   • Use data structures
   • Write code to create and manipulate arrays
   • Design, define and use data structures
3. Code using standard algorithms
   • Create sequential search, binary search, insertion and deletion algorithms to operate on arrays
   • Code standard sequential access algorithms and random access algorithms
4. Debug code
   • Use stand-alone debugging tools or tools provided by integrated development environment (IDE) to debug code
   • Use a debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors
5. Document activities
   • Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code and adhere to provided coding standard when documenting activities
   • Apply internal documentation, suitable for use by peers, to all code created and use documentation tools available in target language when documenting activities
6. Test code
   • Design and document tests
   • Capture and record test results

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

perform coding activities to create, maintain and update programs using basic language and layout

write coding using data structures and standard algorithms, and following guidelines

debug code

generate design and code documentation

test and confirm that the application meets program specifications

record the test results.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe and explain programming techniques

describe documentation techniques

give details of application development processes

summarise testing techniques.

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