Algorithmic Design and Data Structure Techniques

 

An algorithm is a systematic group of commands intended to perform a specific function. In computer programming these algorithms are used for multiple purposes, such as gathering groups of data, organizing that data, and perform mathematical functions. The purpose of algorithms is to perform work efficiently by using the least amount of processing power and memory as possible to complete the task. Additionally, algorithmic design also allows for the reuse of code to perform similar functions throughout the program as necessary.

One of the main way algorithms can be used is by implementing object-oriented programming to create data objects that can be called on to perform the same function repeatedly. For example, say you are creating an employee database. Instead of writing the same code each time you want to input another employee, you create one instance of employee that can be called to create a new employee as many times as necessary. Besides reusing the same code each time a new employee is added, this allows you to create a structured organization to the data your program is intaking by requesting the same data in every instance.