👉 A "prodromes" is a term used in the field of mathematics and computer science, specifically within the context of algorithmic complexity theory. The concept of "prodromes" refers to the smallest instance of a given problem that can be solved using a particular algorithm or data structure. In other words, a prodrome is a smaller instance of an abstract problem that can be efficiently solved by a specific algorithm or data structure. This process is known as the "production of a prodrome."