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| v | An
algorithm is a systematic method for |
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producing a specified result |
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| v | Two
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person specifying the algorithm is a programmer |
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other agent (person or computer) will execute the |
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| algorithm,
i.e. follow its instructions, without intervention of |
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| v | Recipes
are an example of algorithms written by |
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| chefs
and followed by cooks to produce a specified |
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| S’mores: Place a toasted marshmallow |
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a Graham cracker and then place a |
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chocolate on top |
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