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A recursive algorithm solves a problem by breaking it down into smaller subproblems and solving each subproblem only once.
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The time complexity of an algorithm is measured in terms of the number of bytes required.
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O(log n) represents an exponential time complexity.
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A dynamic algorithm solves a problem by making the locally optimal choice at each step.
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Backtracking algorithm is a type of dynamic programming.
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The divide and conquer technique is used in dynamic programming.
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A greedy algorithm always finds the global optimum solution.
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Big O notation is used to describe the best-case scenario of an algorithm's complexity.
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A greedy algorithm considers the long-term consequences of its decisions.
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Greedy algorithms are suitable for problems with multiple local optima.
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Greedy algorithms guarantee a global optimum solution.
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Huffman Coding is an example of a dynamic programming algorithm.
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Greedy algorithms are always less efficient than dynamic programming algorithms.
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The Coin Changing Problem is an example of a problem that can be solved using a greedy algorithm.
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Greedy algorithms are only suitable for problems with a single local optimum.
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A greedy algorithm revisits previous decisions to improve the solution.
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Study Notes
Types of Algorithms
- Recursive Algorithm: A algorithm that solves a problem by breaking it down into smaller instances of the same problem, and then solves those instances using the same algorithm.
- Dynamic Algorithm: An algorithm that solves a problem by breaking it down into smaller subproblems, solves each subproblem only once, and stores the solutions to subproblems to avoid redundant computation.
- Backtracking Algorithm: An algorithm that solves a problem by recursively exploring all possible solutions, and backtracks when it reaches a dead end.
- Greedy Algorithm: An algorithm that solves a problem by making the locally optimal choice at each step, with the hope of finding a global optimum solution.
Algorithm Complexity
- Time Complexity: The amount of time an algorithm takes to complete, usually measured in terms of the number of basic operations performed.
- Space Complexity: The amount of memory an algorithm uses, usually measured in terms of the number of bytes required.
Big O Notation
- Big O Notation: A notation used to describe the complexity of an algorithm, by giving an upper bound on the number of basic operations performed.
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Examples:
- O(1) - Constant time complexity
- O(log n) - Logarithmic time complexity
- O(n) - Linear time complexity
- O(n log n) - Linearithmic time complexity
- O(n^2) - Quadratic time complexity
- O(2^n) - Exponential time complexity
Algorithm Design Techniques
- Divide and Conquer: Breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems, solving each subproblem, and then combining the solutions to solve the original problem.
- Dynamic Programming: Breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems, solving each subproblem only once, and storing the solutions to subproblems to avoid redundant computation.
- Greedy Method: Making the locally optimal choice at each step, with the hope of finding a global optimum solution.
Algorithm Analysis
- Best-Case Complexity: The minimum amount of time an algorithm takes to complete, usually measured in terms of the number of basic operations performed.
- Average-Case Complexity: The average amount of time an algorithm takes to complete, usually measured in terms of the number of basic operations performed.
- Worst-Case Complexity: The maximum amount of time an algorithm takes to complete, usually measured in terms of the number of basic operations performed.
Types of Algorithms
- A recursive algorithm solves a problem by breaking it down into smaller instances of the same problem and solves those instances using the same algorithm.
- Dynamic algorithms solve a problem by breaking it down into smaller subproblems, solve each subproblem only once, and store the solutions to subproblems to avoid redundant computation.
- Backtracking algorithms solve a problem by recursively exploring all possible solutions and backtracking when they reach a dead end.
- Greedy algorithms solve a problem by making the locally optimal choice at each step, with the hope of finding a global optimum solution.
Algorithm Complexity
- Time complexity is the amount of time an algorithm takes to complete, usually measured in terms of the number of basic operations performed.
- Space complexity is the amount of memory an algorithm uses, usually measured in terms of the number of bytes required.
Big O Notation
- Big O notation is used to describe the complexity of an algorithm by giving an upper bound on the number of basic operations performed.
- Examples of time complexity include:
- O(1) - constant time complexity
- O(log n) - logarithmic time complexity
- O(n) - linear time complexity
- O(n log n) - linearithmic time complexity
- O(n^2) - quadratic time complexity
- O(2^n) - exponential time complexity
Algorithm Design Techniques
- Divide and conquer involves breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems, solving each subproblem, and then combining the solutions to solve the original problem.
- Dynamic programming involves breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems, solving each subproblem only once, and storing the solutions to subproblems to avoid redundant computation.
- The greedy method involves making the locally optimal choice at each step, with the hope of finding a global optimum solution.
Algorithm Analysis
- Best-case complexity is the minimum amount of time an algorithm takes to complete, usually measured in terms of the number of basic operations performed.
- Average-case complexity is the average amount of time an algorithm takes to complete, usually measured in terms of the number of basic operations performed.
- Worst-case complexity is the maximum amount of time an algorithm takes to complete, usually measured in terms of the number of basic operations performed.
Greedy Algorithms
Definition
- A type of algorithm that makes the locally optimal choice at each step to find a global optimum solution, without considering long-term consequences.
Key Characteristics
- Make decisions based on local information, without considering the global problem.
- Assume that the locally optimal choice will lead to a global optimum solution.
- Do not revisit previous decisions.
How Greedy Algorithms Work
- Break down the problem into smaller sub-problems.
- Make a locally optimal choice at each step, based on the current state of the problem.
- Repeat until a solution is found.
Examples of Greedy Algorithms
Activity Selection Problem
- Select the most compatible activities to schedule, given a set of constraints.
Huffman Coding
- Assign variable-length codes to symbols, based on their frequency of occurrence.
Coin Changing Problem
- Find the minimum number of coins required to make change for a given amount.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- Efficient: Fast and efficient, as they make decisions based on local information.
- Simple: Typically easy to implement and understand.
Disadvantages
- Not always optimal: Do not guarantee a global optimum solution.
- Limited applicability: Only suitable for problems with a specific structure.
When to Use Greedy Algorithms
- Problems with a clear local optimum: Suitable for problems where the locally optimal choice is clear.
- Efficiency is critical: A good choice when speed and efficiency are more important than finding the global optimum solution.
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Learn about different types of algorithms, including recursive, dynamic, and backtracking algorithms and their applications.
