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If you’re just starting your programming journey, you might be tempted to dive straight into writing code.
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After all, that’s where the fun is, right? But hold on a second. Before you rush into coding, there’s one crucial skill you should focus on: understanding algorithms. It’s easy to overlook this, but learning algorithms will make your coding journey a lot smoother and, ultimately, make you a better programmer.
So, what exactly are algorithms? In simple terms, an algorithm is a step-by-step set of instructions to solve a specific problem or perform a task. Think of it like a recipe. Just as you follow steps to bake a cake, your computer follows algorithms to carry out tasks in a program. Learning how to design and implement algorithms will help you write code that not only works but is efficient and easy to understand.
When I started learning to code, I jumped straight into writing random programs without a solid grasp of the logic behind them. Sure, it was fun at first, but I quickly ran into problems. My code worked, but it was often messy and difficult to…
