Can you explain the time complexity of searching algorithms?

Can you explain the time complexity of searching algorithms?

Sure! Time complexity measures how the runtime of an algorithm increases with the size of the input. For searching algorithms, it varies based on the algorithm used.

What are some common searching algorithms?

Some common searching algorithms include Linear Search, Binary Search, and Hashing. Each has different time complexities.

What is the time complexity of Linear Search?

Linear Search has a time complexity of O(n), where n is the number of elements in the list. It checks each element one by one.

And what about Binary Search?

Binary Search has a time complexity of O(log n), but it requires the list to be sorted beforehand.

Can you give me an example of when to use each?

Use Linear Search for small or unsorted lists, and Binary Search for large, sorted lists to optimize performance.