Computer Science / Unit 3 CS 0139 short lesson, about 20 seconds
"Greedy Finds the Best"
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The idea
Most greedy algorithms find a solution, not the optimal one — early wins can block better totals, and only specially structured problems make greed provably safe.
In practice
Doing the shortest homework first can burn the hours two overlapping projects needed.
Where people slip
Greed needs a proof before it earns trust.
Your place on the trail
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