classification algorithms

Classification algorithms are tools used by computers to sort data into categories based on patterns. For example, they can identify emails as spam or not spam, or recognize images of cats versus dogs. The algorithm analyzes features of the data — like words in a message or pixels in an image — and learns from examples to make predictions about new, unseen data. Think of it as a form of pattern recognition that helps automate decision-making processes by assigning items to predefined groups accurately.