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Pygmalion by David C. Smith

Future of Coding

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Visual Programming for Factorial Computation

The chapter explores the use of a visual programming system, Pygmalion, to compute factorial, incorporating icons for operations and conditions. It discusses the freedom visual programming offers in assigning meaning through actions and delves into the symbolism of programming languages, such as the significance of symbols like the equal sign. The chapter also demonstrates the dynamic representation of code and problem-solving in programming, similar to the process followed by mathematicians.

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