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How do you teach others your algorithm best practices?

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Algorithms are the core of many computer science and programming problems, but they can also be challenging to design, implement, and optimize. How do you share your algorithmic insights and solutions with others, whether they are your colleagues, students, or peers? In this article, we will explore some best practices for teaching others your algorithm skills, from explaining the problem and the logic, to demonstrating the code and the performance, to providing feedback and resources.

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Douaa A.

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1 Explain the problem

Before you dive into the details of your algorithm, make sure you clarify the problem that you are trying to solve, and why it is important or interesting. What are the inputs and outputs, the constraints and assumptions, the goals and trade-offs? How does your algorithm fit into the bigger picture of the project or the domain? By explaining the problem clearly, you will help your audience understand the context and the motivation of your algorithm, and prepare them for the next steps.

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Diego Noble

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In my experience, presenting a problem informally within a relatable context creates an engaging and immersive environment for exploration. Not surprisingly, this approach often leads to ingenious solutions that closely resemble classical algorithms in terms of simplicity. For example, consider the task of connecting all the cities in your network using the fewest possible telecom cables (assuming redundancy in a real-world scenario). This scenario mirrors the concept of the minimum spanning tree problem. When individuals engage with this problem in a hands-on way, they naturally discover why the solution should take the form of a tree structure. The most exciting part is that they arrive at this conclusion independently.

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Use anything that can help clarify the problem from analogies, examples , illustrations to actual code snippets, because not everyone can grasp the problem on the same level even combining tools of problem explaining can be very useful, usually your audience is three types of people visual, auditory or purely abstract thinking kind of people, this phase is very important because if done wrong all your following efforts can be completely useless

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2 Explain the logic

Once you have defined the problem, you can move on to the logic of your algorithm. How did you approach the problem, and what steps did you take to find a solution? What data structures, techniques, or patterns did you use, and why? How did you handle edge cases, errors, or exceptions? How did you verify or test your algorithm? To explain the logic effectively, you can use diagrams, pseudocode, examples, or analogies to illustrate your thought process and reasoning. You can also compare and contrast your algorithm with other possible solutions, and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

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Be prepared for questions and should keep an open mind to any criticism or feedback while explanations the logic, you maybe interrupted several times , so be prepared to be patient

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3 Demonstrate the code

After you have explained the logic, you can show the code of your algorithm. How did you translate your logic into a programming language, and what syntax, conventions, or libraries did you use? How did you structure, comment, or document your code, and what are the best practices for readability and maintainability? How did you debug or optimize your code, and what tools or metrics did you use? To demonstrate the code effectively, you can use a code editor, a debugger, a profiler, or a visualizer to show the execution and the performance of your algorithm. You can also use a code review platform, a version control system, or a collaboration tool to share your code with others and get feedback.

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Demonstrate also the reusability of the algorithm and the unit tests , as developers we tend to show the algorithm but rarely the unit tests we implemented

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4 Explain the performance

Once you have shown the code, you can explain the performance of your algorithm. How did you measure or evaluate the performance, and what criteria or benchmarks did you use? How did you analyze the time and space complexity, the scalability, or the robustness of your algorithm? How did you identify or improve the bottlenecks, the inefficiencies, or the errors of your algorithm? To explain the performance effectively, you can use graphs, tables, charts, or statistics to show the results and the comparisons of your algorithm. You can also use a performance analysis platform, a testing framework, or a simulation tool to run experiments and validate your algorithm.

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5 Provide feedback

After you have explained the performance, you can provide feedback to your audience. How did you assess or grade their understanding, their participation, or their performance? What are the strengths and weaknesses, the successes and challenges, the feedback and suggestions of their algorithm skills? How can they improve or advance their algorithm skills, and what are the goals or milestones for their learning? To provide feedback effectively, you can use a feedback platform, a rubric, a checklist, or a survey to collect and communicate your feedback. You can also use a learning platform, a course, a book, or a blog to offer additional resources and guidance for their algorithm skills.

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6 Encourage interaction

Finally, after you have provided feedback, you can encourage interaction with your audience. How did you engage or inspire them, and what questions or challenges did you pose to them? How did you facilitate or moderate the discussion, and what insights or perspectives did you share or learn from them? How did you foster or support the collaboration, the community, or the network of your algorithm skills? To encourage interaction effectively, you can use an interactive platform, a game, a quiz, or a contest to challenge and reward your audience. You can also use a social platform, a forum, a chat, or a podcast to connect and converse with your audience.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Explain the problem

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5 Provide feedback

6 Encourage interaction

7 Here’s what else to consider

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