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Processing a 2D matrix - need to speed up my O(n^4) algorithm

I have an n x n matrix which I need to convert into a list sorted by value. Starting with the maximum value cell at (row x1, col y1), I must immediately exclude all cells where (x >= x1, y <= y1)...
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Using a different algorithm depending on the size of the input

I recently finished a course on advanced algorithms, and another on complexity & computability theory, and in the past few days my mind has been somewhat preoccupied by this question. Why don't we ...
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Optimizing the exponential smoothing of a big array

I have a large set of values (let's say 1M entries) where I need to apply an exponential smoothing algorithm, but only incrementing one value at a time (all others decay to zero). The trivial ...
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How to measure algorithm accuracy?

I have a few optimization algorithms (for finding function minimum) and I'd like to check how good they are. Suppose I build test cases and compare the actual results to theoretical ones. What ...
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How to approach program design with respect to data strucutres and algorimths - is there an equivelant of the OO design process for d.s.'s + algs? [closed]

My applogies for probably the worst written body of text I have produced in my life and many thanks to those willing to plough through it all. I was (and still am) not able to clearly express what I ...
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