Sorting Algorithms in Focus: A Critical Examination of Sorting Algorithm Performance
Qaim Mehdi Rizvi, Harsh Rai, Ragini Jaiswal · 2024
This research paper provides a comprehensive and critical examination of sorting algorithm performance, shedding light on their efficiency and suitability for various real-world scenarios. In the introduction part, we introduce the basic idea behind the sorting algorithm and then we divide them into two categories: comparison-based sorting and non-comparison-based sorting. We delve into the theoretical foundations and operational characteristics of each algorithm type, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The study delves into the subtleties of popular sorting algorithms, including Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Selection Sort, Quick Sort, and Merge Sort. A detailed comparative analysis is performed, assessing their time complexity, stability, adaptability, and memory requirements. We discuss the impact of data characteristics, such as input size, distribution, and order, on algorithm performance.