An n-ary tree is similar to a binary tree. The difference is that with a Binary Tree node, you have at most 2 children. With an n-ary tree, you could have any number of children, based upon the design of the data structure. The difference is, while some languages/libraries will give you a ready made…
Exponential algorithms have a time complexity of O(n!), where n is the input size. These algorithms are generally inefficient and impractical for large inputs because of their rapid growth rate. Of all the different Big O notation problems, these are often considered the least efficient, and should be avoided if possible. Sometimes it cannot be…
An exponential O(2^n) algorithm is a type of algorithm that has a time complexity of O(2^n), where ‘n’ represents the size of the input data. This means that the running time of the algorithm increases exponentially with the size of the input. While we often see it written as 2n, the numeric value can actually…
You will sometimes see algorithms where in the Big O notation, they are raised to a power, such as O(n2), which is a quadratic algorithm, or O(n3) which is a cubic algorithm. The time complexity grows pretty quickly with both of these, or any other exponent. You will find that often these types of algorithms…
A linear O(n log n) algorithm is a type of algorithm that has a time complexity of O(n log n), where ‘n’ represents the number of elements in the input data. This means that the running time of the algorithm increases linearly with the size of the input, but with an additional logarithmic factor. Now…
A linear O(log n) algorithm is a type of algorithm that has a time complexity of O(log n), where ‘n’ represents the number of elements in the input data. This means that the running time of the algorithm increases logarithmically with the size of the input. In simpler terms, if you double the size of…
After a Constant Time Algorithm, and the Logarithmic Algorithms, the linear algorithm, often referred to as an O(n) algorithm in the Big O notation, is the next fastest. When an algorithm has a time complexity of O(n) the algorithm increases linearly with the size of the input. Inputs are often thought of as an array,…
Generally speaking, there are different classifications of algorithm strategies. Some are very common, other’s less so. This does not mean that one is necessarily better or worse than another. Nor do these dictate how fast an algorithm might be. We’ll discuss that more when we talk about Big O Notation. As with all algorithms, these…
