What are the differences between sorting algorithms?

What are the differences between sorting algorithms?

Sorting algorithms are methods for arranging data in a specific order. Common types include Bubble Sort, Quick Sort, and Merge Sort.

Can you explain how Quick Sort works?

Quick Sort is a divide-and-conquer algorithm. It selects a 'pivot' element and partitions the array into elements less than and greater than the pivot, then recursively sorts the partitions.

What are the time complexities of these algorithms?

Bubble Sort has a time complexity of O(n^2), Quick Sort averages O(n log n), and Merge Sort also has O(n log n) in the worst case.

Which sorting algorithm is the fastest?

Generally, Quick Sort is faster for large datasets due to its efficient partitioning, but it can be slower in the worst case compared to Merge Sort.