What is an Algorithm?
Introduce algorithms as step-by-step solutions to problems.
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What is an Algorithm?
An algorithm is a set of steps or instructions used to solve a problem or complete a task.
Think of an algorithm as a recipe that tells you exactly what to do, step by step.
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Why Are Algorithms Important?
Algorithms help computers solve problems efficiently. Without algorithms, computers wouldn’t know how to complete tasks like sorting numbers, finding the fastest route, or playing games.
All lessons in this course
- What is Coding and Why is it Important?
- How Computers Think
- What is an Algorithm?