6.2 Selection Sort
When it comes to sorting algorithms, there are various types available for use. One such algorithm is Selection Sort, which is particularly useful for beginners in computer science and algorithms due to its intuitive and straightforward nature.
In essence, Selection Sort sorts data by dividing it into two sections - a sorted section and an unsorted section. At the beginning, the sorted section is empty, while all the data is in the unsorted section. The algorithm then selects the smallest (or largest, depending on the sorting order) element from the unsorted section and moves it to the end of the sorted section.
This process is repeated until the unsorted section becomes empty, signifying that all data has been sorted. Even though it may appear to be a simple algorithm, its application and usefulness cannot be understated.
It is important to note that Selection Sort can be quite inefficient when it comes to larger data sets, as it has a time complexity of O(n^2...