Algorithm in C

 ALGORITHM

Algorithm is a set of well-defined instructions in sequence to solve a problem . It is a step by

 step procedure for solving a problem. 

    Definition Algorithm is a sequence of instructions to be carried out in order to

 solve a problem. 

Example

                      Step 1: Start

                Step 2: Let a=10, b=20

Step 3: c= a+b

Step 4: Print c

  Step 5: Stop

Characteristics of an Algorithm:  

           An algorithm must has following characteristics: 

 
1. Finiteness: An algorithm should have finite number of steps.
      2. Input: An algorithm may have many inputs and no inputs at all.
      3. Output. It should result in at least one output
      4. Definiteness: Each step must be clear, well defined - and precise.

       5. Effectiveness: Each step must be Simple.

         Advantages of Algorithms:-                   

•  It is easy to understand 
• Algorithm is a stepwise representation of a solution to a given Problem.
• In Algorithm the problem is broken down into smaller steps. 
• It is not dependent on any Programming language.
• It reduced the complexity of Problem.

 Disadvantages of Algorithms:-

1. Algorithms are Time Consuming.  
2. Big tasks are difficult to put in Algorithms.
3. Difficult to show branching and looking.