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Introduction to Algorithms

By : Cuantum Technologies LLC
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Introduction to Algorithms

By: Cuantum Technologies LLC

Overview of this book

Begin your journey into the fascinating world of algorithms with this comprehensive course. Starting with an introduction to the basics, you will learn about pseudocode and flowcharts, the fundamental tools for representing algorithms. As you progress, you'll delve into the efficiency of algorithms, understanding how to evaluate and optimize them for better performance. The course will also cover various basic algorithm types, providing a solid foundation for further exploration. You will explore specific categories of algorithms, including search and sort algorithms, which are crucial for managing and retrieving data efficiently. You will also learn about graph algorithms, which are essential for solving problems related to networks and relationships. Additionally, the course will introduce you to the data structures commonly used in algorithms. Towards the end, the focus shifts to algorithm design techniques and their real-world applications. You will discover various strategies for creating efficient and effective algorithms and see how these techniques are applied in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of algorithmic principles and be equipped with the skills to apply them in your technical career.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
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Conclusion
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Where to continue?
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Chapter 3 Summary

Algorithm efficiency is the bedrock upon which all computer science is built. Understanding how to measure an algorithm's efficiency, in terms of time and space complexity, is vital for any budding programmer or computer scientist. This chapter delved deep into this concept, exploring both theoretical and practical aspects.

We began this chapter with a discussion of time complexity. We saw that time complexity is a measure of the amount of computational time taken by an algorithm to run, as a function of the size of the input to the program. A fundamental understanding of time complexity allows us to evaluate and compare algorithms based on their performance and choose the most efficient algorithm for our needs. We reinforced the concepts with an in-depth exploration of linear and binary search, emphasizing the importance of understanding how time complexity changes with different inputs.

Next, we turned our attention to space complexity, which measures the amount...