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…
Big O notation is a way to describe how the performance of an algorithm changes as the size of the input grows. It helps us measure both time complexity (how long an algorithm takes to run) and space complexity (how much memory it uses). We generally focus on the time complexity, as time is often…
In computer science, Big O notation is used to describe the performance or complexity of an algorithm. O(1), also known as constant time notation, describes an algorithm that takes the same time regardless of the size of the input. For example, it doesn’t matter if you have an array of 10 elements, or 10,000 elements,…
Rust has the standard loops one might expect, such as a while (conditional) style loop, and a for (counting) loop. As with most modern languages, it also has a for each style loop. A Bad Type of Loop… One thing that is unique however, is that it also includes a built in infinite loop, which…
Rust has the normal conditions you’d expect with other languages. Similar to go, Rust doesn’t require parenthesis around the boolean condition, unlike many languages. Rust allows for your standard if – else if – else style of statements. You can see an example below: Changing the value of n, will change the output you get….
In Rust, variables behave somewhat differently than in many other programming languages. Here’s a breakdown of how variables work in Rust, focusing on their unique features. Default Mutability Philosophy Rust’s choice to make variables immutable by default ensures that developers think carefully about mutability. It aligns with Rust’s overarching philosophy of safety and prevents unintended…
As per usual, we’ll create a simple “Hello World” style app to create our first program in Rust. While you can download and install a Rust compiler on your machine, for our examples, we will use an online editor: https://www.onlinegdb.com/online_rust_compiler Rust requires a main function, like many other languages (C/C++, Java, etc) however, there are…
