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Efficient Algorithm Design
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A staggering 25% of global computing power is devoted to sorting data, underscoring its critical role in modern computational processes. This significant allocation of resources highlights the essential nature of efficient sorting algorithms in diverse applications, ranging from information retrieval and database management to scientific simulations and machine learning. This chapter systematically explores the most significant sorting algorithms, ranging from the basic bubble sort to the advanced quick sort, both in iterative and recursive approaches. Each algorithm is assessed for correctness and complexity. The chapter concludes with a discussion on sorting in linear time, providing context about data assumptions.
Sorting algorithms are implemented using different approaches. Each algorithm possesses unique characteristics described by properties such as stability, in-place sorting, or adaptability, which determine its suitability for different tasks. This...