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Algorithmic Thinking

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Algorithmic Thinking

Algorithmic thinking is key to solving any problem, not just those related to computers.

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Algorithmic thinking

  • Algorithmic thinking is a way of solving problems by producing algorithms.
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Algorithms

  • An algorithm is a reusable set of instructions (a series of steps) to solve a given problem.
  • We use algorithms all the time. For example, consider the steps that you take to:
    • Make a cup of tea.
    • Get dressed.
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Writing down an algorithm

  • Algorithms can be written as a set of numbered steps to follow.
  • A non-technical example of a written algorithm is a cooking recipe.
  • In computing, we often represent algorithms using pseudocode or flow diagrams.

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