Before designing an algorithm it is important to first understand what the problem is. Algorithms can be designed using pseudocode or a flowchart, and the standard notations of each should be known.

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Designing, creating and refining algorithms - OCR Pseudocode. Algorithms are step-by-step plans for solving problems. Algorithms can be designed using pseudocode and flow diagrams.