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What is a algorithm? Explain please

Guys, I don't understand what is that. I almost see that term everywhere and Heard from every programmer. Question is what is that? Please explain me

15th Sep 2019, 8:19 AM
Sai Praneeth
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Thank u guys for giving ur lovely answers. Thank u so much
15th Sep 2019, 1:38 PM
Sai Praneeth
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15th Sep 2019, 8:23 AM
Sai Praneeth
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It's a step by step procedure to solve a problem. There is no specific rules for writing algorithm except some guidelines. It is a logical way of solving a problem. It helps you to create a program easily.
15th Sep 2019, 11:49 AM
k R :)
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Please do not write sentences in Relevant Tags, it will ruin the search engine functionality. Hope you understand 👍
15th Sep 2019, 8:40 AM
Ipang
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It is a procedure to perform a given task. I would recommend you to use the search bar to avoid duplicate copies of questions.🙂
15th Sep 2019, 9:55 AM
Manoj
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Kidfand cool explanation
16th Sep 2019, 5:16 PM
Sai Praneeth
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From what i know, algorithm is something that we do, but it's explained step by step example: When we usually want to call someone we just say:,,I'm taking the phone and i'm calling someone" In algorithms calling someone will look like this: 1.Go next to the phone 2.Pick up the phone 3.Write the number 4.Put the phone next to your ear 5.Wait for the person to answer the phone 6.Start talking with the person And more...
19th Jan 2020, 4:37 PM
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bunny an algorithm is are Ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps. 
15th Sep 2019, 4:53 PM
Dace [Super Inactive| Challenge=Maybe]
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Sonic I have already searched this question several times making sure that no one has posted this. Please check, I don't see any Don't think u are a mod
16th Sep 2019, 12:50 PM
Sai Praneeth
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Well, I will explain you this, so that even a small kid would understand😉 Algorithm is like your day. First, you get up from your bed-> only then you take a shower -> Have a breakfast/or not ->| | If the weather is normal-> then you go to work \ Else -> you stay at home and do what you want If you understand this, it is easy to illustrate this situation in program. In role of 'you' would be a compiler that completes given tasks ___step by step___ untill the expected result😏
16th Sep 2019, 4:49 PM
Kidfand
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A set of instructions
15th Sep 2019, 9:47 AM
Jacob Heath
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TECHNICALLY, any small program can be called an algorithm. But when programmers refer to 'algorithms' they're usually referring to a highly mathematically complex function to complete a task.
15th Sep 2019, 8:03 PM
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In programming, algorithm is a set of well defined instructions in sequence to solve the problem.
15th Sep 2019, 8:22 PM
Isaac Duah [Active!]
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Kindly do a search. The question has been asked before several times.
15th Sep 2019, 10:26 PM
Sonic
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Thank you Bunny I understood it. 😊
20th Jan 2020, 2:04 AM
Sai Praneeth
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An algorithm is the logical steps to a process. Like opening a door. 1. Walk to the door 2. Grab door knob 3. Turn the knob 4. Pull door knob 5. etc...
16th Sep 2019, 5:44 PM
CottonJennings
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algorithm is the step by step procedure to accomplish a given task
16th Sep 2019, 8:16 PM
Adebayo Waliu
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usefull explanation with great examples tq
17th Sep 2019, 5:27 AM
Learner
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algorithm is an step by step processing ....
18th Sep 2019, 10:56 AM
Ranjith Balamurugan
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