Fundamentals of Algorithms Flashcards
1
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What is an Algorithm?
A
An algorithm is a sequence of steps that can be followed to complete a task.
2
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What does Decomposition mean?
A
Decomposition means breaking a problem into a number of sub-problems, so that each sub-problem accomplishes an identifiable task, which might itself be further subdivided.
3
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What does Abstraction mean?
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Abstraction is the process of removing unnecessary detail from a problem.
