Glossary · Computer science
Sorting algorithm
An algorithm that puts items in order, such as quicksort, merge sort or bubble sort. They differ in speed and memory use.
Where it comes up
In the game, 1 prompt asks about sorting algorithm. 31 answers count in total; the common ones float, and 22 rare ones sink below the surface.
Examples
From the prompt “Name a sorting algorithm”, from the top of the iceberg:
- Bubble sort
- Quicksort
- Merge sort
- Insertion sort
- Selection sort
- Heap sort
- Radix sort
- Counting sort
- Bucket sort
Trivia prompts about sorting algorithm
See also
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