Asymptotic Notation

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What is Asymptotic Notation?

Asymptotic notation is a way to describe the limiting behavior of a function, typically representing the time or space complexity of an algorithm, as the input size grows. It focuses on the dominant terms and ignores constant factors and lower-order terms, providing a simplified and generalized way to compare the efficiency of different algorithms. Common notations include Big O, Big Omega, and Big Theta, which represent upper bound, lower bound, and tight bound, respectively.

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