Regardless of the paradigm used to design and write a computer program, what is the very first step The First Step in Programming: Understanding the Problem

Programing begins with understanding the problem. 

It doesn’t matter what programming language someone chooses, the key to creating successful programs is to understand the problem. This understanding includes “defining the problem in terms of input/output and planning a solution” (Shekhar & Poddar, 2015). It involves analysing the problem, breaking down the function into more manageable parts, and then writing a strategy for completing the task. All coding attempts may prove futile if you don’t have a thorough and precise understanding of the problem (Tariq 2021).  It is also important to establish expectations and evaluate the final results in order to make sure they meet your needs. Understanding the limitations and available hardware, software, and programming languages can help you achieve success. After the strategy is understood and the problem solved, programming can be started. Only then can a programmer begin to translate their knowledge into code to execute a program.  References  Shekhar, S., & Poddar, Anit (2015). Introduction to programming. New Delhi: Pearson Education India.  Tariq, Rana Khurram (2021). The best strategies and practices for professional programming. Birmingham: Packt Publishing.Cont…