In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm is an unambiguous specification/instruction of how to solve a certain class of problems. Algorithms can perform calculation, data processing and automated reasoning tasks.
An algorithm is an effective method that can be expressed within a finite amount of space and time and in a well-defined formal language for calculating a function. Starting from an initial state and initial input (perhaps empty), the instructions describe a computation that, when executed, proceeds through a finite number of well-defined successive states, eventually producing "output" and terminating at a final ending state. The transition from one state to the next is not necessarily deterministic; some algorithms, known as randomized algorithms, incorporate random input. Read more.
Deterministic algorithm means for each particular clearly-defined execution/run on the specific input(s), the algorithm produces/exhibits the same result/behavior. If results are different for different runs on the same input, the algorithm is said to be non deterministic.
Algorithms are extremely important in mathematics, computer science and other areas of life since they are simply "recipes" for carrying and performing out various tasks.
Generally, almost all algorithms follow this pattern:
Can you describe and possibly implement a computer algorithm that you clearly understand?
Here is a good introduction on evolutionary algorithm:
-
- Active Topics
-
-
- by Eli 26 minutes ago All in One: YouTube, TED, X, Facebook and Instagram Reels, Videos, Images and Text Posts View the latest post Replies 280 Views 6559
- by Eli 39 minutes ago CAF Champions League Quarter Finals: Simba vs Al Ahyl View the latest post Replies 1 Views 21
- by Eli 18 hours ago Russia Invades Ukraine View the latest post Replies 643 Views 209068
- by Eli 18 hours ago Collection of Greatest Christian Hymns of all Times View the latest post Replies 30 Views 42702
- by Eli 1 day ago Chat With ChatGPT - An Interactive Conversational AI View the latest post Replies 21 Views 22719
- by Eli 5 days ago Re: What is in Your Mind? View the latest post Replies 658 Views 271401
- by Eli 6 days ago Mission Control Live: NASA InSight Mars Landing Live Coverage View the latest post Replies 32 Views 12965
- by Eli 6 days ago Christian Podcasts View the latest post Replies 4 Views 28284
- by Eli 1 week ago Python Packages for Scientific Computing View the latest post Replies 7 Views 2713
- by Eli 1 week ago Pondering Big Cosmology Questions Through Lectures and Dialogues View the latest post Replies 32 Views 44728
-
Computer Algorithms
-
- Information
-
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests