The first step towards an understanding of why the study and knowledge of algorithms are so important is to define exactly what we mean by an algorithm. According to the popular algorithms textbook Introduction to Algorithms, “an algorithm is any well-defined computational procedure that takes some value, or set of values, as input and produces…
How does Google rank your web page? When Google ranks your site, it looks for two things – authority and relevancy (relevance for our UK readers). What does this mean? You’re about to find out. Authority As humans, we instinctively appreciate that if we read something on the CNN or BBC websites, it’s more likely…
With the advent of social networking, social scientists and media experts have wondered about the benefits social networking brings to communication. While some of these are obvious, some others have only become apparent as users have become familiar with social networking. The ability to increase our networking potential or work with others regardless of distance…
