What are the differences between sorting algorithms?

What are the differences between sorting algorithms?

There are several sorting algorithms, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. For example, Quick Sort is generally faster for large datasets, while Bubble Sort is simpler but less efficient.

Can you explain how Quick Sort works?

Sure! Quick Sort works by selecting a 'pivot' element and partitioning the array into two sub-arrays: elements less than the pivot and elements greater than the pivot. It then recursively sorts the sub-arrays.

What about Merge Sort? How does it compare to Quick Sort?

Merge Sort divides the array into halves, sorts each half, and then merges them back together. It's stable and has a guaranteed time complexity of O(n log n), but it requires additional space.

Which sorting algorithm is the fastest in practice?

In practice, Quick Sort is often the fastest due to its efficient average-case performance, but it can degrade to O(n²) in the worst case. Hybrid algorithms like Timsort are also popular for their performance.