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An algorithm is a logical, step-by-step procedure for solving problems, characterized by being finite, definite, input-driven, output-producing, and effective. It follows a basic structure of Start, Input, Process, Output, and End, with real-life examples like making tea and ATM withdrawals. While algorithms have advantages such as simplicity and language independence, they can also be time-consuming and lengthy.

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An algorithm is a logical, step-by-step procedure for solving problems, characterized by being finite, definite, input-driven, output-producing, and effective. It follows a basic structure of Start, Input, Process, Output, and End, with real-life examples like making tea and ATM withdrawals. While algorithms have advantages such as simplicity and language independence, they can also be time-consuming and lengthy.

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Algorithm's Notes

1. What is an Algorithm?
An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem in a logical and finite way.

Simple words:

Algorithm = clear steps jo problem ko solve kare

2. Key Characteristics of an Algorithm


Finite → Must end after some steps
Definite → Steps must be clear
Input → Takes input
Output → Produces result
Effective → Steps are simple

3. Basic Structure of an Algorithm


Start → Input → Process → Output → End

4. Real Life Examples


Example 1: Making Tea

Start → Take water → Boil → Add tea → Add milk & sugar → Boil → Pour → End

Example 2: ATM Withdrawal

Start → Insert card → Enter PIN → Check → Enter amount → Check balance → Dispense cash
→ End

Conditional Statements
1. if Statement

Runs only if condition is true

2. if-else Statement

Two choices: true or false

3. else-if Statement

Multiple conditions checked one by one


Problems
Even or Odd
Largest of Two Numbers
Average of 4 Subjects
Positive/Negative/Zero
Biggest of 3 Numbers

Loop Example
Print numbers from 1 to 5 using loop

Advantages
Easy, Step-by-step, Language independent, Debugging help

Disadvantages
Time consuming, Not visual, Lengthy

Applications
Software, Apps, Websites, Banking, AI

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