I’d like to deepen my understanding of Big-O notation and how it measures algorithm performance. Specifically, I want to clarify:
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What is Big-O notation?
- I understand it represents the upper bound of an algorithm’s time complexity, but I’m unsure how to interpret it practically. Does it always indicate the worst-case scenario?
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Examples of different complexities:
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Could you provide real-world examples of algorithms or operations that fall into these categories:
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O(1): Constant time complexity, where the execution time does not depend on the input size.
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O(n): Linear time complexity, where the execution time increases proportionally with the input size.
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O(log n): Logarithmic time complexity, where the execution time increases slower than the input size, often seen in divide-and-conquer algorithms like binary search.
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Additionally, I’d like to know how Big-O compares to other notations like Omega (Ω) and Theta (Θ). Any insights or resources would be greatly appreciated
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