2007-01-21 23:52:31 · 6 answers · asked by nsfnsf41 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
a computer program is something you have to write to tell the computer step by step what you want it to do. The computer then "executes" the program, following each step mechanically, to accomplish the end goal. Key word is WHAT to do. the program contains a one-at-a-time sequence of instructions that the computer follows. The computer gets one instruction and performs it and then gets the next instruction
Algorithms are independent of any program language
computer algorithms is the HOW it's going to do it. The algorithm is the basic technique used to get the job done.
An algorithm is a precise list of precise steps, the order of computation will almost always be critical to the functioning of the algorithm. Instructions are usually assumed to be listed explicitly
2007-01-22 00:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by calliew01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An algorithm is a set of repeatable steps which, when followed precisely, will always lead to the solution to a problem. A program is coded list of those steps. An algorithm is a map. A program is the journey.
2007-01-22 07:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An algorithm is just a "method". I have an algorithm for making a cup of tea, an algorithm for tying my laces, etc. A program is a computerised manifestation of an algorithm.
2007-01-22 08:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An algorithm is like an "outline" or "explaination" of how you are going to write the program. The steps you will need to take, etc. This is intended for human use.
The program is the actual instruction that the computer uses.
2007-01-22 08:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A program is a physical group of code that runs on your computer. The algorithm is the method in which you do it.
2007-01-22 07:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by The Master 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
algorithm is prepred before writing a program. a program is written in some programming language using syntax based on the algorithm.
2007-01-22 07:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by bargarhwala 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋