What is the simplest scheduling algorithm?

The simplest scheduling algorithm is the First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) algorithm. In this approach, processes are executed in the order they arrive in the ready queue, without preemption. This means once a process starts executing, it runs to completion before the next process begins. While easy to implement, FCFS can lead to issues like the "convoy effect," where shorter processes wait for longer ones, increasing overall waiting time.