Elementary Concepts

In this chapter, we will explain the following: How a computer solves a problem The various stages in the development of a computer program: from problem definition to finished program How a computer executes a program What is a data type and its fundamental role in writing a program The role of characters—the basic building blocks of all programs The concepts of constants and variables The distinction between syntax and logic errors How to produce output in Julia using print/println statements What is an escape sequence How descriptive or explanatory comments can be included in your program What is an assignment statement and how to write one in Julia