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Big O Notation

Big-O Notation is a mathematical tool for assessing algorithm efficiency based on runtime and space requirements relative to input size. It categorizes complexities into various classes such as O(1), O(log n), O(n), O(n log n), O(n²), and O(2ⁿ), each representing different growth rates. Understanding these complexities aids developers in selecting efficient algorithms and optimizing software performance.

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Big O Notation

Big-O Notation is a mathematical tool for assessing algorithm efficiency based on runtime and space requirements relative to input size. It categorizes complexities into various classes such as O(1), O(log n), O(n), O(n log n), O(n²), and O(2ⁿ), each representing different growth rates. Understanding these complexities aids developers in selecting efficient algorithms and optimizing software performance.

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Big-O Notation is a mathematical notation used to describe the efficiency and

performance of an algorithm, particularly how the runtime or space requirements


grow relative to the input size.

O(1) Constant Time Complexity

The algorithm's execution time remains constant regardless of input size. For
example, accessing a specific element in an array.

O(log n) Logarithmic Time Complexity

The time increases slowly as input size grows, typical in algorithms like binary
search where each step halves the problem size.

O(n) Linear Time Complexity

Execution time grows proportionally with input size, such as traversing a list.

O(n log n) Linearithmic Time Complexity

Common in efficient sorting algorithms like merge sort and quicksort, where the
process involves dividing and conquering.

O(n²) Quadratic Time Complexity

Time increases quadratically with input size, often seen in algorithms with nested
loops, such as bubble sort.

O(2ⁿ) Exponential Time Complexity

Execution time doubles with each additional input element, making such algorithms
impractical for large data sets. Examples include certain brute-force search
algorithms.

Applications of Big-O Notation

Understanding and analyzing algorithm complexity helps developers choose efficient


algorithms, optimize software performance, and ensure scalability for large data
processing.

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