Characteristics of an Algorithm
An algorithm should have the following characteristics −
- Unambiguous − Algorithm should be clear and unambiguous. Each of its steps (or phases), and their inputs/outputs should be clear and must lead to only one meaning.
- Input − An algorithm should have 0 or more well-defined inputs.
- Output − An algorithm should have 1 or more well-defined outputs, and should match the desired output.
- Finiteness − Algorithms must terminate after a finite number of steps.
- Feasibility − Should be feasible with the available resources.
- Independent − An algorithm should have step-by-step directions, which should be independent of any programming code.