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Algorithms in Everyday Life
⭐ MasteredAn algorithm is a set of steps for solving a problem. Video apps, maps and search tools all use algorithms to decide what you see or where to go.
💡 Fun fact
A recipe is a kind of algorithm because it lists the steps to make something.
All about Algorithms in Everyday Life
An algorithm is a set of steps for solving a problem or completing a task. Many everyday things use algorithms, including video apps that suggest what to watch next, maps that find the fastest route and search tools that rank results. Even a recipe is a kind of algorithm.
Algorithms can be helpful, but they can also make mistakes or show people only certain kinds of information. Thinking about how an algorithm works helps you use technology more wisely.
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