What is dictionary ordering?

Can you explain what dictionary ordering is?

Sure! Dictionary ordering, also known as lexicographical ordering, is a way of arranging items based on the order of their components, similar to how words are arranged in a dictionary.

How does it work with numbers and letters?

In dictionary ordering, letters are compared based on their position in the alphabet, while numbers are compared based on their numerical value. For example, 'apple' comes before 'banana', and '2' comes before '10'.

Can you give me an example with a list?

Of course! If we have a list: ['banana', 'apple', 'cherry'], in dictionary order it would be arranged as: ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry'].

Is dictionary ordering case-sensitive?

Yes, dictionary ordering is typically case-sensitive, meaning 'Apple' would come before 'apple' because uppercase letters are considered smaller than lowercase letters.