Ike Nassi

Ike Nassi was a computer scientist known for his work in structured programming and the development of the Nassi-Shneiderman diagram. He co-created this visual programming tool with Ben Shneiderman in the early 1970s to represent the structure of programs in a more intuitive and understandable manner than traditional flowcharts. These diagrams, also sometimes referred to as structograms, emphasize the hierarchical structure of code using nested rectangles, making it easier to understand control flow and logic without relying on arrow-based jumps. Nassi's work contributed significantly to the movement towards structured programming practices, promoting code readability and maintainability.