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What is a plain English explanation of "Big O" notation?

asked16 years ago
last updated9 years ago
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I'd prefer as little formal definition as possible and simple mathematics.

algorithmcomplexity-theorycomputer-sciencebig-otime-complexity
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22 Jul at 15:40
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