5 Properties of Algorithms

Effectiveness

Clearly Defined

provides a general solution to the problem in the most efficient manner possible

The purpose of the algorithm must clearly state what problem it was designed to solve

Logical Flow of Control

5 Necessary Properties of Algorithms

Statements must be executed in a specified sequence in order to achieve the desired output

Finitieness

Definitieness

Consists of a finite number of steps(instructions) to solve the problem and get a valid output.

Every statement should be unambiguous i.e. steps must be clear and there should not be more than one way to interpret it