Algorithms are a series of steps that, when combined, form the basis of a computer program. A flowchart is a visual representation of the algorithm.

GCSE Eduqas Algorithms - Eduqas Designing algorithms with flowcharts Algorithms are step-by-step plans for solving problems. They are a starting point when writing a program.

What is an algorithm? Algorithms are one of the four cornerstones of Computer Science. An algorithm is a plan, a set of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem.