Algorithms

Algorithms are instructions to solve a type of problem

What are Algorithms? 🥬 🍅🔪 🥗

Algorithms are instructions to solve a type of problem.

1. Do "blank"

2. Then "blank"

3. Finally "blank"

Recipe (Algorithm) for Baking Cookies

Baking a Cake​🍰

Big O Notation: Group algorithms by their speed⏱️

• Getting ingredients from the fridge = seconds

• Baking the cake = minutes

• Frosting the cake = minutes

Brute Force Algorithm: Try everything🦍

• I don't remember grandma's recipe so i'll try

  • Every recipe on the internet

Greedy Algorithm: Chooses the best local option🤑

• I don't remember grandma's recipe so i'll try

  • The first recipe on google

Divide & Conquer Algorithms: Convert big problems into small problems➗ ⚔️

• Making Grandma's Cake

  1. Call Grandma for the recipe

  2. Mom will bring the ingredients

  3. Wifey will bake the cake

  4. I will eat the cake

Sorting Algorithms: Create order🌈

• Sort Grandma's recipe book by category: desserts, dinners, & appetizers

Search Algorithms: Finds something‌🧐

• Look for Grandma's cake recipe in Grandma's recipe book