Practice - Addressing the Space Problem
Practice Questions
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What is the primary reason merge sort requires extra space?
💡 Hint: Think about the operations involved in merging sorted lists.
Define quicksort in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how quicksort differs from merge sort in process.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does merge sort require in terms of space complexity?
💡 Hint: Recall the merging process of merge sort.
True or False: Quicksort always achieves O(n log n) performance.
💡 Hint: Think about the scenarios affecting pivot selection.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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