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- Meaning of Algorithm
- Example of an Algorithm
What is an Algorithm?
An algorithm is a set of instructions used in programming. Algorithms set out the series of steps necessary to find the solution to a problem. Therefore, Algorithms are sequences of steps involved in solving a particular problem.
Another name for a programming language is algorithmic language, and examples of algorithmic languages are COBOL, PASCAL, and C++.
Before using computers to solve a problem;
1. The detailed steps involved must be known.
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