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How do I choose an algorithm?
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Find an example, an application and a limit. Explain the concept without using its name, then compare your explanation with a primary source.
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Algorithm choice depends on correctness, input structure and resource constraints as well as asymptotic growth.
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How do I choose an algorithm?
Connect correctness, asymptotic cost, data structures and trade-offs with executable experiments.