Chapter 3 provides an exclusive study of algorithms. It discusses the basic notations used
in the algorithms, various types of algorithms that exist and the performance analysis of
algorithms. A detailed explanation regarding space complexity, apriori analysis and as-
ymptotic notations is given. This chapter also elucidates the time complexity and worst,
average and best case time complexities.
3.1 INTRODUCTION
An algorithm is a step-by-step process of solving a problem. It is a mathematical procedure or notation to
represent the solution of a problem. It should be clear and unambiguous. Algorithm speci es the behaviour of
the progra ...
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