Is pseudo code needed in today's programming?

Should I learn pseudo code to learn Data-structures and Algorithms? Or is it actually ne开发者_如何学JAVAeded?

Is pseudo code used any more in modern day software development?

Is pseudo code taught in colleges any more?

Data structures and algorithms are usually taught in some existing languages. Pseudo code is still being used nowadays, but because it’s usually very close to some widely known language, there’s not much to learn and I don’t think they teach that in colleges. At least I hope not :)

Pseudo code is informal; it's one way to communicate your ideas and algorithms to others. There's not much to learn. If you understand data structures and algorithms and can explain them in english, then you already do know pseudo code.

If you want real, usable pseudo code, Python is the closest thing I've seen that resembles readable pseudo code if elegance and readibility are important considerations.