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An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions to complete a specific task or solve a problem. Algorithms are use in both traditional computer programming and machine learning.

Traditional Programming:

• The programmer explicitly codes a set of fixed rules and logic to process input and produce output.
• The programmer designs the algorithm step-by-step, and the program always follows these predefined instructions exactly.
• Changes or new scenarios require manual code modification.
• Traditional programming is ideal for tasks with clear, predictable logic.
  • Calculating taxes based on fixed rules.

Machine Learning:

• Machine learning algorithms do not rely on explicit instructions. Instead, they learn patterns and relationships from large datasets during a training process.
• The algorithm creates a model that can make predictions or decisions on new data
• Machine learning excels in environments with complex, evolving patterns that cannot easily be captured by explicit rules

  • Providing movie recommendations from Netflix or HuluRecognizing voices to use tools such as Siri or Alexa

• Unlocking a phone through facial recognition

• Making traffic predictions on a GPS app

• Filtering spam emails