What is an Algorithm?
An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or achieving a particular goal. It is a well-defined procedure that takes some input and produces a corresponding output.
Characteristics of a Good Algorithm
- Clarity: easy to understand and interpret.
- Conciseness: fewer steps and less complex.
- Efficiency: minimizes resources and time.
- Effectiveness: produces the correct output.
- Generality: can be applied to similar problems.
- Reliability: produces consistent results.
- Finite: it must have an end.
