Q.List the steps of a good problem-solving procedure in programming, and write an algorithm to find the larger of two numbers.

Skilled programmers plan the logic before coding, following a clear sequence of steps.

Good problem-solving procedure. Experienced programmers do not begin by typing code. They follow a sequence:

1. Understand the problem — identify the inputs, the required output, and the rules linking them.
2. Design a solution — express the logic as an algorithm (numbered plain-language steps) or a flowchart (a diagram of the logic).
3. Code — translate the design into Java.
4. Test — run with sample data, including tricky edge cases, and check the output against what is expected.
5. Debug and refine — locate and fix errors, then test again.

Algorithm — find the larger of two numbers:

Step 1: Start
Step 2: Read the two numbers A and B
Step 3: If A > B, then print A as the larger
Step 4: Otherwise, print B as the larger
Step 5: Stop
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If the two numbers can be equal, add a third case: `if (a > b) print A; else if (b > …

Jumping straight to coding without first designing the logic, which leads to messy, error-prone programs. Also skipping the t …