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Question
Distinguish between an algorithm and a process.
Solution
Algorithm:
- An Algorithm is a sequence of instructions to solve a problem.
- Elements of a process are abstracted in algorithms.
- Example: An algorithm can be compared to a recipe
Process:
- A process is executing of instructions to accomplish the intended task.
- A process is the actual execution of the steps to a solution.
- Example: A process can be compared to cooking.
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