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What is an Algorithm?

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Aug 17, 2020
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Here we start our Algorithms Lecture series on understanding what an algorithm is - a sequence of instructions that when executed always runs in a finite amount of time (as oppose to a procedure which doesn't make this guarantee). We do a simple example of why algorithms are necessary: inputs need to be specified, the steps given in a precise way, and more. Contribute: Paypal: https://paypal.me/easytheory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/easytheory Discord: https://discord.gg/SD4U3hs Youtube Live Streaming (Sundays) - subscribe for when these occur. Merch: Language Hierarchy Apparel: https://teespring.com/language-hierarchy?pid=2&cid=2122 Pumping Lemma Apparel: https://teespring.com/pumping-lemma-for-regular-lang If you like this content, please consider subscribing to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3VY6RTXegnoSD_q446oBdg?sub_confirmation=1 Gold Supporters: Micah Wood Silver Supporters: Timmy Gy ▶SEND ME THEORY QUESTIONS◀ [email protected] ▶ABOUT ME◀ I am a professor of Computer Science, and am passionate about CS theory. I have taught many courses at several different universities, including several sections of undergraduate and graduate theory-level classes.

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