Algorithm

Algorithm

1. what is it?

   • A specific set of instructions for carrying out a procedure or solving a problem
   • Usually with the requirement that the procedure terminate at some point.

2. when do we use it?

   • When we need to solve a problem
   • When we want to put together something
   • To show people how to do something
   • To follow the instructions to créate somethings

3. characteristics

   • Precision
     • Each and every instruction should be precise
   • Uniqueness
     • Each instruction should be performed in finite time
   • Input
     • The algorithm receives input
   • Finiteness
     • One or more instructions should not be repeated infinitely.
     • Algorithm must terminate ultimately
   • Output
     • The user should get the required results
     • The algorithm produces output

4. examples

   • daily life
     • How to upload something
     • How to built something
     • How to do a presentation
   • professional life
     • To do experiments
     • To follow the instructions the doctor give to you
     • Follow the scientific method