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Computational Complexity

[kəmˌpjuˈteɪʃənl kəmˈplɛksɪti]
Machine Learning
Last updated: December 9, 2024

Definition

A measure of the resources required to run an algorithm as a function of input size.

Detailed Explanation

Computational complexity describes how the running time (time complexity) or memory usage (space complexity) of an algorithm scales with input size. It's typically expressed in Big O notation which provides an upper bound on resource usage. Understanding complexity is crucial for designing efficient algorithms and systems.

Use Cases

Algorithm optimization system design resource planning

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