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Definition of Algorithms

Definition of an Algorithm:

  • An Algorithm is a limited number of logical steps that a program follows in order to solve a problem.

 

  • A step-by-step (a set of) instructions which when followed will produce a solution to a given problem.

 

  • Algorithms take little or no account of the programming language.

 

  • They must be precise/ accurate, unambiguous/clear and should guarantee a solution.