Ideas in Programming Theory

1. Top-Down Design
	* divide problem into sub-tasks
	* assign sub-tasks to functions
	* for each function, identify:
		* necessary parameters (if any)
		* return value (if any)
	* draw diagrams of key functions
      including main

2. Incremental Development
	* create a simple starting program
	* compile, test, and save
	* develop 1 function
	* compile, test, and save
	* add another function
	* compile, test, and save
	* etc.

   Note: it is almost never a good idea
   to write a large portion of your
   program all at once, and then test it.

3. Use Good Style

   See the ECS30 style guide for tips.