The latest articles on DEV Community by Gaby Chaves (@gabychaves). https://dev.to/gabychaves https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1619770%2Fe17d2d9f-20ef-4070-9f98-8284b8960af0.png https://dev.to/gabychaves en Gaby Chaves Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:56:56 +0000 https://dev.to/gabychaves/big-o-notation-speed-dating-for-algorithms-3i82 https://dev.to/gabychaves/big-o-notation-speed-dating-for-algorithms-3i82 <p><em>This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.</em></p> <h2> Explainer </h2> <p>Big O Notation: It’s like speed dating for algorithms. Describes how fast (or slow) an algorithm runs as data grows. Helps you spot the quick ones (O(log n)) and avoid the slowpokes (O(n^2)). Just like in dating, you want the fast and efficient, not the ones that waste your time!</p> devchallenge cschallenge computerscience beginners