GRE Subject Tests

Computer Science explores the principles and applications of computing, programming, and information technology.

What is Computing?Programming BasicsInformation Technology in Daily Life
Algorithms and Problem-SolvingData StructuresCybersecurity and Privacy
Building Your First ProgramCollaborative Projects and TeamworkSolving Real-World Problems With Code
Breaking Problems Into StepsPracticing With Mini-Projects
What is Computing?Programming BasicsInformation Technolo...Algorithms and Probl...Data StructuresCybersecurity and Pr...Building Your First ...Collaborative Projec...Solving Real-World P...Breaking Problems In...Practicing With Mini...
Study Strategies

Breaking Problems Into Steps

Step-by-Step Problem Solving\n\nThe best way to tackle a tough computer science problem is to break it into smaller, manageable pieces. This helps you focus on one part at a time, making big challenges feel less overwhelming.\n\n### How to Do It\n\n- Identify the main problem.\n- Divide it into smaller tasks.\n- Solve each task, then put them together.\n\nThis strategy is called decomposition and is used by professional programmers everywhere!

Examples

  • Splitting a game into designing levels, coding movement, and adding sounds.

  • Dividing a website project into making pages, creating forms, and designing layouts.

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Practicing With Mini-Projects