What is an algorithm?

 
An Algorithm is a procedure to solve a particular problem in a finite number
of steps for a finite-sized input. 
The algorithms can be classified in various ways. They are: 
 
1. Implementation Method
2. Design Method
3. Design Approaches
4. Other Classifications
In this article, the different algorithms in each classification method are
discussed. 
The classification of algorithms is important for several reasons:
Organization: Algorithms can be very complex and by classifying them, it
becomes easier to organize, understand, and compare different algorithms.