Definition
Methods for navigating data structures to find specific information.
Detailed Explanation
Search Algorithms are fundamental techniques in computer science and AI that systematically navigate through data structures or problem spaces to locate desired elements or optimal solutions. Examples include breadth-first search depth-first search and A* algorithm.
Use Cases
Navigation systems (finding shortest routes) puzzle-solving AI (solving games like Sudoku) data retrieval (searching databases) game AI (pathfinding for characters).