When searching for data, the difference between a fast application and a slower one lies in the accurate use of search algorithm. Searching algorithms is a basic, fundamental step in computing done via step-by-step method to locate a specific data among a collection of data.
All search algorithms make use of a search key in order to complete the procedure. And they are expected to return a success or a failure status ( in boolean true or false value).
In computer science, there are various type of search algorithms available and the way they are used decides the performance and efficiency of the data available( the manner in which the data is being used).
What is a Search Algorithm?
According to Wikipedia- Search algorithm is-
Any algorithm which solves the search problem, namely, to retrieve information stored within some data structure, or calculated in the search space of a problem domain, either with discrete or continuous values.
Searching Algorithms are designed to check or retrieve an element from any data structure where it is being stored.
They search for a target (key) in the search space, like-
- All students in the class.
- All numbers in a given list.
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