Evaluating algorithm fitness and efficiency
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What does it mean to evaluate an algorithm?

What does it mean to evaluate an algorithm?

Flowchart showing evaluation steps from reading requirements and choosing test data to tracing, recording comparisons, loop passes, memory use, and writing a final judgement

When you evaluate an algorithm, ask two linked questions: is it fit for purpose, and how efficient is it? Fitness for purpose means it meets the requirements and gives correct outputs for the cases it is meant to handle.

Evaluating algorithm fitness and efficiency Lesson

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