What is a Computer Algorithm? An algorithm is a list of instructions that a computer can use to solve a certain problem. Algorithms are used in all fields of computing,…

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The design of an algorithm depends on the complexity of the problem it needs to solve. Pointer Traversal or Pathfinding: when searching a graph or network, it’s important to use a proven search algorithm. Hash Table: Hash table algorithms are used for a variety of purposes, such as collision detection and pathfinding.

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Multiple Techniques to Approach a Problem?

This is a cool approach to teaching algorithms

The list of techniques that can be used to approach a problem is interesting: divide and conquer, greedy, dynamic, etc.
Makes for some great conversations with colleagues (who know).