algorithmic problem
[/ˌælɡəˈrɪðmɪk ˈprɑːbləm/]
nounpl: algorithmic problems
problema algorítmico
1. A computational problem that requires finding or designing an algorithm to solve it, typically involving finding the most efficient solution within constraints of time and space
The traveling salesman problem is a classic algorithmic problem in computer science.
O problema do caixeiro viajante é um problema algorítmico clássico na ciência da computação.
2. A challenge in algorithm design or optimization that seeks to develop efficient computational procedures
Interview candidates are often asked to solve an algorithmic problem to demonstrate their coding skills.
Candidatos em entrevistas frequentemente precisam resolver um problema algorítmico para demonstrar suas habilidades de programação.
3. A task that can be solved through a series of well-defined computational steps with measurable complexity
Sorting an array is one of the most fundamental algorithmic problems in programming.
Ordenar um array é um dos problemas algorítmicos mais fundamentais em programação.
In Brazil and the USA, algorithmic problems are central to computer science education, job interviews at major tech companies, and online coding platforms like LeetCode and HackerRank. They represent a crucial skill assessment tool in the tech industry and are often used as metrics of programming proficiency in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
solve an algorithmic problem
algorithmic problem-solving
tackle an algorithmic problem
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