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A model of computation
AqaA LevelComputer ScienceTheory of computation
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Trace one transition at a time
For every step, record the current state, head position, symbol read, symbol written, movement and new state.
Keeping these details separate reduces errors when the machine revisits a tape square or changes a symbol.
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