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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 6 Summary

We commenced this enlightening journey by delving into the world of sorting algorithms, key tools in computer science used to rearrange a list of items in a particular order, be it ascending or descending. These algorithms are crucial as they have a wide array of applications across different domains.

The first algorithm we dissected was the Bubble Sort, an easy-to-understand but computationally expensive algorithm with a time complexity of O(n^2) in its worst-case scenario. This algorithm works by repeatedly swapping adjacent elements that are in the wrong order, causing larger elements to "bubble up" to their correct positions.

Our journey then took us to the Selection Sort, another O(n^2) algorithm. This one works slightly differently; it repeatedly selects the smallest (or largest) element from the unsorted section of the list and moves it to the beginning, effectively "sorting" it into its final position.

Next, we explored the Insertion Sort...