Introduction to Algorithms

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Definition

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Step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

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Purpose

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Solve problems efficiently

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Types

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Sorting, searching, graph algorithms

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Sorting

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Arranging data in order

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Searching

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Finding an item in data

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Graph Algorithms

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Solving problems on graphs

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Complexity

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Measure of algorithm efficiency

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Big O Notation

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Describes performance

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Recursion

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Function calling itself

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Iteration

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Repeating steps in a loop