ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Algorithm design

Algorithm design is like giving instructions to your computer on how to do something.

Imagine if you wanted your computer to make a sandwich for you. You would need to give it step-by-step instructions on what to do.

First, you would tell the computer to take out two slices of bread. Then, you would tell it to put some peanut butter on one slice and some jelly on the other.

Next, you would tell it to put the two slices of bread together to make a sandwich. Finally, you would tell it to cut the sandwich in half and put it on a plate.

That set of instructions is an algorithm. Algorithm design is about figuring out the best way to give those instructions to the computer so that it can do what you want it to do efficiently and accurately.

So, algorithm design is like being a master chef for your computer, giving it the perfect recipe for success.