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An experiment in structured programming

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The construction of a program to solve a simple problem, written using a topdown structural approach, is described. An independent analysis of this program is provided commenting on the possible problems that arise from the use of such a technique.

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  1. Computing Laboratory, Claremont Tower, Claremont Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England

    P. Henderson & R. Snowdon

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Henderson, P., Snowdon, R. An experiment in structured programming. BIT 12, 38–53 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01932672

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