17.1.6 - Best Sorting Algorithm?
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What is stable sorting? Provide a definition.
💡 Hint: Think of sorting with multiple criteria.
Name one sorting algorithm that is stable.
💡 Hint: It is also used in external sorting.
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Which sorting algorithm is generally stable?
💡 Hint: Think about how elements are handled during sorting.
True or False: Insertion sort is efficient for large datasets.
💡 Hint: Recall the algorithm's performance characteristics.
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Design an algorithm that combines the principles of quicksort and insertion sort. Explain your thought process.
💡 Hint: Focus on the efficiency trade-offs in terms of handling larger or smaller data.
Evaluate a scenario where using a stable sort over an unstable sort would be crucial. Provide detailed reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about how priority and order impact task management.
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