Sequential Programming
Sequential programming is a fundamental programming paradigm where instructions are executed one after another in a predetermined order, following the flow of control from start to finish. It is the most basic form of programming, often used in simple scripts, procedural languages, and as a foundation for more complex paradigms. This approach relies on linear execution without concurrency or parallelism, making it straightforward to understand and debug.
Developers should learn sequential programming as it forms the core of most programming education and is essential for writing clear, maintainable code in procedural languages like C or Python. It is particularly useful for tasks that require step-by-step logic, such as data processing scripts, basic algorithms, and initial prototyping, where simplicity and predictability are prioritized over performance optimization through concurrency.