Practice Addressing The Space Problem (21.1) - Quicksort - Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Addressing the Space Problem

Practice - Addressing the Space Problem

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary reason merge sort requires extra space?

💡 Hint: Think about the operations involved in merging sorted lists.

Question 2 Easy

Define quicksort in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how quicksort differs from merge sort in process.

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Question 1

What does merge sort require in terms of space complexity?

No extra space
Extra space for merging
Dynamic space allocation

💡 Hint: Recall the merging process of merge sort.

Question 2

True or False: Quicksort always achieves O(n log n) performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the scenarios affecting pivot selection.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create an algorithm that implements quicksort without using recursion. Discuss the challenges you face.

💡 Hint: Consider how recursion maintains state and how you'll manage that without it.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a way to choose a pivot that minimizes the risk of worst-case performance. Justify your strategy.

💡 Hint: Explore how selecting different types of pivots can influence algorithm efficiency.

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