algorithms

algorithms

1. representing algorithms

   • psuedocode
     • selection
       • if, then, else
       • select, of, otherwise, end select
     • flow charts
       • symbols
         • descision
         • start/stop
         • process
         • entity

2. set of instructions to complete a task

   • not a program
   • use pesuedo code not code so everyone can understand it

3. classic algorithms

   • searching
     • linear
     • binary
   • sorting
     • merge
     • quick
     • bubble