Algorithms

Algorithms

1. Definition

   • An algorithm is a collection of unambiguous and executable operations to perform some task in a finate amount of time.

2. Representation

   • Flow chart
     • Has different shapes designated to different operations to explain through steps.
   • Psuedocode
     • This is a simple coding language that pretty much any one can understand, its not an official language
   • Simple English
     • Written in note form so that everyone can understand

3. Purpose

   • To tell someone how to perform steps to complete a task