2. Improving naive gcd
The chapter centers on refining the computation of the greatest common divisor (gcd) using Python. It outlines how the naive approach can be improved through various optimizations, reducing unnecessary computations and directly targeting common factors. Key strategies include iterating through potential divisors efficiently and leveraging programming constructs such as loops.
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What we have learnt
- The naive method for computing gcd can be improved to enhance efficiency.
- It is beneficial to scan only up to the minimum of two numbers when computing gcd.
- Using while loops can provide dynamic conditions for terminating iterations depending on the problem requirements.
Key Concepts
- -- Greatest Common Divisor (gcd)
- The largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without a remainder.
- -- Naive Algorithm
- A straightforward method to compute answers, which often lacks efficiency.
- -- While Loop
- A loop that continues to execute as long as a specified condition remains true.
- -- Optimization
- The process of making a system or design as effective or functional as possible.
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