Fitness for purpose and efficiency (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards

Program does exactly what it's supposed to do

Using least computer power, memory, and time possible

Comparisons, loops, memory usage, unnecessary data copies

Stop loop when you find what you're looking for

Allows more efficient searching and early termination

Can stop early when don't need to check everything

Use single lists instead of multiple separate variables

Don't make unnecessary copies of data

Stop when you pass where the number should be

For quick lookups of data

Avoid them when possible for better efficiency

Reuse variables where appropriate

Not stopping loops early when answer found

Using separate variables instead of lists

Count comparisons and loop passes