Mention the fundamental steps of solving an algorithm

The fundamental steps of solving an algorithm are- 

(i) Understanding the problem.

(ii) Ascertain the capabilities of computational device.

(iii) Choose between exact and approximate problem solving.

(iv) Decide on appropriate data structures.

(v) Algorithm design techniques.

(vi) Methods for specifying the algorithm.

(vii) Proving an algorithms correctness.

(viii) Analyzing an algorithm.

(ix) Coding an algorithm.