[Tutor] Creating Programs (Basics?)

[Trent Rigsbee]

Hi! I'm on Gauld's wonderful "Learning to Program" tutor. I've got to the 
end of the chapter on "Error Handling" and I'm trying the sample ideas for 
creating my own programs. My problem is getting started! Is there a "step by 
step" method for creating programs or some basic guidelines for this? Also, 
how are computer science students taught this? Thanks!