10 Classic Algorithms That Shaped Modern Computing – From Sorting to Encryption
This article explains what an algorithm is, outlines its three essential properties, and introduces ten foundational computer algorithms—including sorting methods, Fourier transforms, Dijkstra's shortest‑path, RSA encryption, hash functions, factorization, link analysis, PID control, data compression, and random‑number generation—highlighting their historical origins and real‑world impact.
