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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 5 Summary

Chapter 5 dived deep into search algorithms, an essential part of computer science and programming. The focus of this chapter was to enable you, the reader, to understand the theoretical background of different search algorithms, as well as gaining hands-on experience with coding examples and practical problems.

We began with the most basic search algorithm, the linear search. This straightforward yet essential algorithm offers the basis for many more complex algorithms and serves as a perfect starting point for this chapter. The linear search sequentially checks each element in a list until it finds a match or exhausts all possibilities. We highlighted its simplicity, as well as its downside in terms of efficiency, especially when dealing with large lists, with an average time complexity of O(n).

Next, we ventured into binary search, a much more efficient algorithm that operates on sorted lists. By continually dividing the list in half and determining which half to...