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The document presents an overview of the Design and Analysis of Algorithms (DAA), focusing on problem-solving fundamentals, algorithm design, and efficiency analysis. It discusses key concepts such as time and space complexity, various notations for growth rates, and methods for analyzing both non-recursive and recursive algorithms. Additionally, it introduces techniques like the substitution method, recursion method, and master method for solving recurrences and estimating algorithm efficiency.
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Design-and-Analysis-of-Algorithms-DAA

The document presents an overview of the Design and Analysis of Algorithms (DAA), focusing on problem-solving fundamentals, algorithm design, and efficiency analysis. It discusses key concepts such as time and space complexity, various notations for growth rates, and methods for analyzing both non-recursive and recursive algorithms. Additionally, it introduces techniques like the substitution method, recursion method, and master method for solving recurrences and estimating algorithm efficiency.
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Design and Analysis of

Algorithms (DAA)
Explore the fundamentals of algorithm problem-solving, analysis, and
efficiency. This presentation covers essential concepts, techniques,
and methods used in DAA.

PS by Priya Sagar
Fundamentals of Algorithm
Problem Solving
Understand the problem

1 Analyze input, output, and constraints carefully.

Design an algorithm

2 Create a step-by-step procedure to solve the problem.

Analyze the algorithm

3 Evaluate time and space complexity.

Implement and test

4 Write code and verify correctness.


Analysis of Algorithm
Efficiency

1 Time Complexity 2 Space Complexity


Measures the amount of Evaluates the memory
time an algorithm takes space required by an
relative to input size. algorithm as input grows.

3 Best, Average, and Worst Case


Considers different scenarios to provide a comprehensive
efficiency analysis.
Notations and Basic
Efficiency Classes

O Notation Ω Notation
Upper bound of an algorithm's Lower bound of an algorithm's
growth rate. growth rate.

Θ Notation
Precise bound of an algorithm's
growth rate.
Mathematical Analysis of
Algorithms
Non-Recursive Algorithms
1
Analyze using simple summations and algebraic
manipulations.

Recursive Algorithms
2
Use recurrence relations and mathematical
induction.

Complexity Bounds
3
Determine upper and lower bounds using various
techniques.
Substitution Method

1 Assume a Solution

2 Substitute Hypothesis

3 Simplify Expression

4 Verify Solution

The substitution method is an intuitive proof technique for solving recurrences.


Recursion Method
Recursion Tree Cost Analysis Upper and Lower Bounds

Visualize the recursive breakdown of Analyze the contribution of each Combine insights to estimate
a problem. level to the total cost. algorithm efficiency.
Master Method

T(n) f(n)
Recurrence Relation Cost Function
Start with the algorithm's Identify the non-recursive cost
recurrence relation. function.

O(n^d)
Solution
Determine the algorithm's time
complexity.

The master method provides a shortcut for solving common


recurrence relations encountered in recursive algorithms.

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