abstract algorithm
[/ˈæbstrækt ˈælɡərɪðəm/]
nounpl: abstract algorithms
algoritmo abstrato
1. A high-level algorithm that describes the logic and steps of a computational process without specific implementation details or programming language considerations
The professor taught the class an abstract algorithm for sorting before showing how to implement it in Java.
O professor ensinou à turma um algoritmo abstrato para ordenação antes de mostrar como implementá-lo em Java.
2. A theoretical representation of a problem-solving procedure that focuses on the conceptual structure rather than concrete code
The abstract algorithm outlined the main steps needed to solve the graph traversal problem.
O algoritmo abstrato delineou as etapas principais necessárias para resolver o problema de travessia de grafos.
This is a fundamental term in computer science education across both Brazilian and Portuguese institutions, as well as internationally. It emphasizes the importance of algorithmic thinking before jumping into coding, a pedagogical approach that is widely valued in STEM education worldwide.
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