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Algorithm tracing

Algorithm tracing (or dry-running) is a core CIE 9618 Paper 2 skill where you walk through pseudocode line-by-line to record variable changes and predict final output. This guide covers tracing for iterative, nested and recursive algorithms with exam-specific best practices.

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