Algorithms
Challenge 1-1: Introduction
Challenge 1-1: Introduction
All of those instructions we saw on the last page are similar to what we call algorithms.
The word 'algorithm' is just a fancy name for the instructions we give to computers.
They're a lot like recipes, with specific steps to follow.
There are some differences though - algorithms usually have a lot more steps than cookie recipes.
And algorithms are written using special languages - programming languages, like Python.