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Ada Lovelace is credited for the evolution
of the concept of algorithm.
PageRank (PR) is an
Let’s CatCh uP algorithm used by
Google Search engine
Write any three characteristics of a good algorithm.
to rank web pages.
a. ___________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________
c. ___________________________________________________
First flowchart was
developed by Herman
Let’s BaCk-uP Goldstine and John
von Neumann in the
A problem-solving technique is a collection of sequential steps 1940s.
to solve a problem.
Algorithm is a set of steps in a sequential manner to solve a
problem or to complete a task.
Algorithm is commonly used for performing data processing,
mathematical operations, manipulating data and searching
for a particular data.
Flowchart is a graphical representation of the sequence of
operations in an information system or program.
Flowcharts are used in analysing, designing, documenting or
managing a process or program in various fields. There are about
700 programming
Flowcharts provide better understanding of a problem.
languages introduced
till now in the history
of computer.
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