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Introduction to Algorithm

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September 15, 2016
Published By : Pratik Kataria
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An algorithm is a sequence of unambiguous instructions for solving a
computational problem, i.e., for obtaining a required output for any
legitimate input in a finite amount of time.

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More precisely, an algorithm is a method or process to solve a problem satisfying the following properties:

  • Finiteness: Terminates after a finite number of steps.
  • Definiteness: Each step must be rigorously and unambiguously specified.
  • Input: Valid inputs must be clearly specified.
  • Output: can be proved to produce the correct output given a valid input.
  • Effectiveness: Steps must be sufficiently simple and basic.