15.1.4 - Partitioning the Array
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What is the purpose of the QuickSort algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes sorting necessary in computer science.
Define 'pivot' in the context of QuickSort.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the pivot in dividing elements.
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What is the time complexity of QuickSort in the average case?
💡 Hint: Think about how partitioning contributes to the overall running time.
True or False: The pivot in QuickSort must always be the median of the array.
💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility in pivot selection.
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How would you modify the QuickSort algorithm to improve its worst-case performance? Discuss a technique or change you would implement.
💡 Hint: Consider how choosing different pivot strategies can influence performance.
Implement QuickSort in a programming language of your choice and analyze its performance by sorting a large dataset. Discuss the outcomes and challenges you observed.
💡 Hint: Think about edge cases and the dataset's order when testing performance.
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