What is Algorithm?

The Algorithm emerged as a result of the researches in the field of algebra by the scientist Al-Khwārizmī in the 9th century. Just as it gave names to many mathematical terms, the name “Algorithm” that we use today is the change in time from “A-Khwārizmī” to “Algorithm” because Europeans could not pronounce the name Al-Khwārizmī.

The definition of Algorithm is a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer. To give an example from daily life. Let’s say our first thing in the morning is to go to School. First of all, after waking up, we see that there are steps such as washing our face, having breakfast, taking our bag, leaving the house, going to the bus stop and waiting for the bus, or walking to the School if the School is close to our house. This plot is actually an Algorithm. Specify the work to be done step by step.

Another Everyday Life Example:

As you can see our main problem is the TV not working. The first step is to check if it is plugged in. If the answer to this step is No, we need to plug in the power cable, the answer is Yes, and if our computer still does not work, we need to perform the next step. The second step is to check that there is a battery in the remote. Then it concludes that if the TV still does not work, we need to take it for repair.

Conclusion

Algorithm is a concept that emerged as a result of the mathematician Al-Khwarizmi’s studies in the field of algebra in the 9th century. It is the name given to all the steps necessary to solve a problem. An example can be given that shows step by step a job we will do in our daily life. Algorithm is the sum of the steps to solve the problems starting from a certain situation and reaching a certain result. An algorithm can be used even to solve a simple problem such as a computer not working. Algorithm is essential for solving a problem cleanly.