code-similar or word-based pseudocode? (1 Viewer)

[onedaysnotice]

Which way do you write your pseudocode? Does code-similar pseudocode have any sort of advantage in terms of marks as opposed to word-based pseudocode which can potentially reduce otherwise 10 lines of code-similar pseudocode into 1?

Personally, my pseudocode is akin to code (because of my extensive work on my major xD), in that I try to minimise word statements as much as possible. Here's my solution to some trial paper question we did as practice a few days ago (i hope the logic's fine LOL):

 

[Frostbitten]

My god what is this monster of a thing lol

 

[MrBrightside]

Pseudocode is code that does not have to confine to any syntax of a particular language. E.g.

BEGIN
play song
If end of song
NextTrack = true
END

Think of it as 'fake' code. It does not compile. It's only used to get a better understand of the scenario.

Have a look at my notes in this thread: http://community.boredofstudies.org/showthread.php?t=290712&page=2 to see how the Board of Studies expects your algorithms to look like in the exams.

 

[Gigacube]

Take a look at the SDD Course Specifications (from Section 6, page 33) to see examples of pseudocode written by the Board of Studies.
You should aim to meet those standards.