40 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know

Specifying the logic of an algorithm

When designing an algorithm, it is important to find different ways to specify its details. The ability to capture both its logic and architecture is required. Generally, just like building a home, it is important to specify the structure of an algorithm before actually implementing it. For more complex distributed algorithms, pre-planning the way their logic will be distributed across the cluster at running time is important for the iterative efficient design process. Through pseudocode and execution plans, both these needs are fulfilled and are discussed in the next section.