Introduction to Algorithms

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An ______ refers to a series of well-defined instructions on how to accomplish a task or solve a specific problem.

algorithm

Giving directions on how to get to somebody’s house is an ______.

algorithm

Algorithms are generally created independent of underlying ______, i.e. an algorithm can be implemented in more than one programming language.

languages

Search algorithm is used to ______ an item in a data structure.

search

Data Definition should be ______ and Concise, understandable.

Clear

Data Definition should define a single ______.

concept

A data type is a way to classify various types of data such as ______, string, etc.

integer

The ______ data type is implementation independent as it can be implemented in one or the other way.

derived

An ______ is a container which can hold a fixed number of items and these items should be of the same type.

array

The goal or expected product of the algorithm is called ______.

output

An algorithm should possess the following characteristics : it should have well-defined ______ and output.

input

A ______ is a diagram that illustrates a process, system or computer algorithm.

flowchart

Learn about the basics of algorithms, including what an algorithm is, its applications, and how it is used to solve problems. Understand the steps involved in creating an algorithm and its importance in data structures.

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