What is an algorithm

Oct 15, 2023#Algorithm14

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Algorithm is a set of instructions or steps to solve a specific problem in a finite amount of time. Data structure is the way data is organized and stored in a computer. Data structure design is a process of balancing. Data structure is the foundation of algorithms, providing structured storage of data and methods to manipulate data.

[Algorithm] is a set of instructions or operations that solve a specific problem within a finite time.
[Data structure] is a way of organizing and storing data in a computer.

Designing data structures is a process full of trade-offs.
Data structures are the cornerstone of algorithms. Data structures provide structured storage of data and methods to manipulate the data.

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