Algorithms

An algorithm is a finite, well-defined, step-by-step set of instructions or rules designed to solve a specific problem or perform a computation. As a cornerstone of computer science, algorithms provide the logical foundation for how software works, dictating the precise sequence of actions a computer must take to process data and achieve a desired outcome, from sorting a list of names to finding the shortest route on a map. The efficiency and design of an algorithm are critically dependent on the data structures it manipulates, making the study of algorithms and data structures a fundamental and interconnected field.