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Algorithms: Design and Analysis

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What you'll learn

How to design and evaluate algorithms.

Key ideas

  • Sequence, selection and iteration.
  • FOR (count-controlled) vs WHILE (condition-controlled) loops.
  • Comparing efficiency (time/space); using a trace table.

Exam tips

  • Choose the right loop for the task.
  • Use trace tables to check output.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing FOR and WHILE loops.
  • Off-by-one errors in loops.
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