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Evaluate and Choose the Best Solution: It is important to look at all the solutions you came
up with and decide how to judge them based on things like how easy they are to do, how well
they work, and how much they cost. Rank the solutions and choose the one that solves the
problem best. Make sure the choice is realistic and fits your goals. Picking the right solution
helps it work better.
Plan the Implementation: Make a clear plan for how to put the chosen solution into action.
Write down the specific tasks that need to be done and who will do them. Set deadlines for
each task and list the resources needed, like materials or support. Thinking ahead about
challenges will help everything go more smoothly.
Implement the Solution: Start putting your plan into action, making sure everyone knows
their role. Keep an eye on how things are going and talk openly with the team to solve
any problems quickly. Be flexible and ready to change things if needed during this process.
Successfully carrying out the plan is key to getting good results.
Evaluate the Outcome: After you’ve implemented the solution, gather information to see
how well it worked. Compare the results to the goals you set at the start and look for any
surprises. Ask for feedback from everyone involved to understand what worked and what
didn’t. This evaluation helps you see what was successful and what could be better.
Refine the Solution, if Needed: Based on the evaluation, figure out what parts of the solution
need to be improved. Make changes to make it work better and fix any problems. If the
changes are big, check again to see if the solution is now meeting your goals. Writing down
what changes you made can help you learn for next time.
Two powerful tools that help in problem-solving are algorithm and flowchart. Let us discuss
these in detail.
ALGORITHM
An algorithm may be defined as “a step-by-step procedure or set of rules to follow in order to
solve a specific problem or perform a task.”
In computers, an algorithm may be defined as “a step-by-step process that converts the given
input into a desired output.”
There may be more than one way to solve any problem, so there may be more than one algorithm
for a given problem. It is important in computer programming because it provides a systematic
way to identify and solve problems efficiently. Once we have an algorithm, we can translate it
into a computer program in any programming language.
Boost Bits
The term “algorithm” originates from the name of the 9th-century Persian mathematician
Al-Khwarizmi, whose work laid the foundation for modern algebra and algorithmic thinking.
Basic Guidelines to Follow While Writing an Algorithm
There are no well-defined rules and standards for writing an algorithm.
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