Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 8 - No. 41)

What does 'decomposition' mean in the context of problem-solving?

Ignoring the problem entirely.

Breaking a complex problem into smaller, simpler parts.

Creating a user interface.

Writing the code immediately.

Decomposition is the technique of dividing a complex task into smaller, easier-to-handle subtasks.