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Big O Notation: Speed Dating for Algorithms

This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.

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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!

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