The Origin of Algorithms: Discover the Persian Mathematician Who Named Them 📚

Learn how Muhammad al-Khwarizmi's groundbreaking work in mathematics led to the term 'algorithm' and shaped modern computing. Dive into the fascinating history behind this essential concept!

The Origin of Algorithms: Discover the Persian Mathematician Who Named Them 📚
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3.3M views • Jul 11, 2019
The Origin of Algorithms: Discover the Persian Mathematician Who Named Them 📚

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Why are algorithms called algorithms? It's thanks to Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi who was born way back in around AD780.

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