Greedy algorithm


A greedy algorithm is an algorithm that operates by making the locally optimal choice at each stage, that is, whatever immediately looks like the best option without considering the consequences. This short-sighted approach tends to not produce globally optimal solutions, but there are exceptions.

Unlike brute-force algorithms, greedy algorithms are generally not computationally expensive.

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