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Algorithms

What is an Algorithm?

Simply put, an algorithm is a series of steps that can be used to solve problems.

Common Algorithms

Below is a list of common and/or famous algorithms. Follow the links for in-depth walkthroughs and descriptions.

1. Sorting
   1. Insertion Sort
   2. Selection Sort
   3. Bubble Sort
   4. Merge Sort
   5. Quicksort
2. Depth-first Search (DFS)
3. Breadth-first Search (BFS)
4. Heapsort
5. Dijkstra’s Algorithm

…and many more!

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