Algorithms

Algorithm

Algorithm

A finite sequence of operations that carry out a task or procedure

Unambiguous

Every possible path of the algorithm is clearly defined and this cannot be deviated from

Deterministic

No chance or randomness involved

Finite

Must end at some point

Heuristic algorithm

• Usually finds a good solution

• Solution not always optimal

Examples of heuristic algorithms

Bin packing: first fit, first fit decreasing