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21. Quicksort

The chapter explores sorting algorithms, focusing on merge sort and quicksort. It explains the mechanics of these algorithms, highlighting the process of partitioning in quicksort and the benefits of sorting to find the median. The chapter further discusses the efficiency of both algorithms, establishing that quicksort, despite its popularity, does not always exhibit optimal performance compared to merge sort, particularly in its worst-case scenarios.

Sections

  • 21.1

    Addressing The Space Problem

    This section explains the space complexity challenges of the merge sort algorithm and introduces quicksort as an efficient alternative.

    Learning Practice

  • 21.1.1

    Need For Merging

    This section discusses the necessity of merging in the merge sort algorithm and introduces the concept of pivot-based sorting, specifically quicksort.

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  • 21.1.2

    Divide And Conquer Without Merging

    The section discusses optimizing sorting algorithms by exploring the concept of 'divide and conquer' without merging, particularly through understanding the use of pivots in QuickSort.

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  • 21.2

    Quicksort Algorithm

    The Quicksort Algorithm is a highly efficient sorting method that avoids the need for merging by partitioning elements around a pivot.

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  • 21.2.1

    Partitioning And Pivot Element

    This section explains the concepts of partitioning and the use of pivot elements in sorting algorithms, particularly focusing on the Quicksort algorithm.

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  • 21.2.2

    Implementation In Python

    This section discusses the details of implementing sorting algorithms in Python, particularly focusing on quicksort and its methodology compared to merge sort.

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  • 21.3

    Challenges With Quicksort

    This section discusses the challenges associated with the Quicksort algorithm, including space and time complexity issues.

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  • 21.3.1

    Recursion Depth And Performance

    This section discusses recursion depth in relation to sorting algorithms, particularly focusing on quicksort, its advantages, and performance concerns compared to other sorting methods like merge sort.

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References

Chapter 21.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Merge sort requires additio...
  • The quicksort algorithm use...
  • Selecting the first element...

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