Chapter “Introduction to Computational Thinking”, exercise 3

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Write down two objects or situations that are referring to the same pattern if analysed from an abstract point of view, as introduced in Section “Abstraction is the key”. What features do they have in common?

Answer

Situations:

• Creating a specific color hue of acrylic paint
• Making bechamel

Common features:

• Different ingredients have to be mixed in together
• There is a specific result desired, in terms of color and consistency
• For the result to be achieved, each ingredient has to be added in specific amounts
• Constant stirring is necessary, and at a specific speed
• Sense of touch, vision, and smell are engaged

(Answer provided by Delfina Pandiani, available on GitHub)