What is an Algorithm?

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Definition

An algorithm is a precisely defined set of rules for calculating operations that are used to solve a specific task. It is language-independent and can be implemented in any programming language. The algorithm is not to be equated with a program. It is (in the most cases) rather part of a program, which can contain many different algorithms.

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