Two options are flowcharts and pseudocode. Using flowcharts to represent algorithms A flowchart is a visual representation of an algorithm’s control flow.

Pseudocode is kind of the same way, but over time I've used it a lot less often - generally, if I feel the need to draw something out, it's because I haven't figured out how to express what I want ...

Before designing an algorithm it is important to first understand what the problem is. Algorithms can be designed using pseudocode or a flowchart, and the standard notations of each should be known.

When designing algorithms, it is important to make sure that all the steps are presented in the correct order. This is known as sequencing, and can be displayed in pseudocode or flowcharts.