Further algorithms - EdexcelStandard algorithms

Since computers were created, users have devised programs, many of which, in part, needed to do the same thing. As a result, standard algorithms have evolved and been adopted in many programs.

Two types of algorithm that are often used are searches and sorts. Searches enable a data set to be examined and a specific item to be found. Sorts enable a data set to be sorted into order.

Standard searching algorithms include:

• linear search
• binary search

Standard sorting algorithms include:

• bubble sort
• merge sort