Talk:Algorithm design

A redirect is correct, forgive me, I am a nubie, but learning quick ... a ton to learn in Wiki-land. Thanks. LanceBarber 04:23, 3 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

As I ponder, lets expand algorithm design or algorithmic design to the mathematical process of solutions. An algorithm is a set. A set of mathematical equations, and logical processes, eg. the IF-THEN-ELSE concept or process for complexes of non-linear thought.

Programming languages, like ALGOL, FORTRAN, COBOL, PL/I, SAIL, SNOBOL, etc. are methods to implement an "algorithm design"... but, an "algorithm design" (a/d) is not a language. An a/d can be a hand written process, eg. set of equations, a series of mechanical processes done by hand, an analog piece of equipment, or a digital process and/or processor.

This is a rudimentary beginnings of a long and in-depth discussion.

Thus, to implement a simple IF-THEN-ELSE process lets not equate the a/d to ALGOL so quickly. Thank you, LanceBarber 04:45, 3 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]