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= External memory algorithms
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External memory algorithms are a class of algorithms designed to optimize the processing of data that cannot fit into a computer's main memory (RAM) and instead must be managed using external storage, such as hard disks or solid-state drives. This scenario is common in applications involving large datasets, such as those found in data mining, database management, and scientific computing.