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Big O Notation

Big-O Notation

Feb 10, 20261 min read

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Big-O Notation

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Asymptotic notation that describes the upper bound of an algorithm’s growth rate. Big-O captures worst-case behavior, providing a guarantee that the algorithm will not exceed a certain growth rate.

Key Properties

  • Upper Bound
  • Worst Case

Related

  • Big-Omega Notation (lower bound)
  • Big-Theta Notation (tight bound)

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  • Worst Case

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