#ALGO 0003 - The Perfect Recipe for Computers, What is an Algorithm? 🧠

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]Just like a recipe for cooking ramen, the way a computer solves problems is called an algorithm.

[00:00:04]It's a finite process for problem-solving.

[00:00:07]It's not just about listing steps.

[00:00:09]It's a systematic method of classifying unit tasks and confirming execution procedures.

[00:00:14]For conditions of a great algorithm, first, it must have inputs and outputs, and each step must be clear without ambiguity.

[00:00:21]It must also be executable, meaning it can be carried out, and finite, meaning it must end without falling into an infinite loop.

[00:00:28]Evaluation is also important.

[00:00:30]Through performance analysis and measurement, we check for accuracy in delivering correct results.

[00:00:35]Furthermore, we assess efficiency through time complexity, which indicates speed, and its space complexity, which indicates memory usage.

[00:00:42]The shortest path search in navigation or the ultra-fast search in a shopping mall, all are results of efficient algorithms.

[00:00:48]A good algorithm is the key to finding answers quickly and accurately with minimal resources.

[00:00:52]Don't forget the conditions of an algorithm.