1.4 - Course Structure and Programming Assignments
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Practice Questions
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What does Big O notation help with?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure performance.
Why is it essential to ensure an algorithm is correct?
💡 Hint: What happens if an algorithm fails?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of testing algorithms?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if an algorithm produces unexpected results.
Dynamic programming is best used when algorithms have overlapping subproblems. Is this statement true or false?
💡 Hint: Consider when you would need to efficiently recalculate results.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an algorithm that sorts a list of numbers using a merge sort. Discuss its efficiency using Big O notation.
💡 Hint: Consider the number of divisions needed in the process.
Create a comparison chart between different sorting algorithms regarding their efficiency and correctness.
💡 Hint: Look for resources that provide efficiency ratings for these algorithms.
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