Algorithms

Algorithms

1. Definition

   • A process or set of steps to be used to complete a task.

2. Representations

   • Flow chart
     • Normally easy to follow
     • Easy to understand.
     • Shapes instead of words
   • Psuedocode
     • Almost everyone should be able to understand with little or no coding knowledge
     • High level language
       • More like english than code

3. Purpose

   • Make solving a problem easier.