Editing Ostrich algorithm (section)

{{Short description|Strategy in computer science}}
In [[computer science]], the '''ostrich algorithm''' is a strategy of ignoring potential problems on the basis that they may be exceedingly rare. It is named after the [[ostrich effect]] which is defined as "to stick one's head in the sand and pretend there is no problem". It is used when it appears the situation may be more cost-effectively managed by allowing the problem to continue to occur rather than to attempt its prevention.