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Understanding Algorithms
Algorithms are step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving specific problems. They play a crucial role in programming and computer science across various domains such as data processing, searching, sorting, and automation. Here are some common categories of algorithms:
1. Sorting Algorithms:-
- Bubble Sort: This algorithm continuously compares adjacent elements and swaps them until the entire array is sorted.
- Quick Sort: A divide-and-conquer algorithm that selects a pivot element and partitions the other elements around it.
- Merge Sort: Another divide-and-conquer technique that divides the array into halves, sorts each half, and then merges them back together.
2. Searching Algorithms:-
- Linear Search: This algorithm sequentially checks each element in an array to find a target value.
- Binary Search: Efficiently searches for a target in a sorted array by dividing the search interval in half repeatedly.
