TOC in computer science stands for Theory of Computation. It is a branch of computer science and mathematics that deals with how problems can be solved using algorithms and how efficiently they can be solved. The theory of computation helps develop mathematical and logical models that run efficiently and to the point of halting. It is concerned with a formalism that helps build efficient programs. Efficient algorithms lead to better programs that optimally use hardware resources. The main purpose of the theory of computation is to develop a formal mathematical model of computation that reflects real-world computers.
It is important to note that TOC in computer science is different from TOC in other contexts. For example, in file formats, TOC stands for Table of Contents.
