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Tim Sort

Timsort is an efficient sorting algorithm that combines the


strengths of Insertion Sort and Merge Sort. It is also known as
one of the fastest sorting algorithm. It was designed and
implemented by Tim Peter in 2002.The algorithm is efficient
and stable
Overview of Tim Sort Algorithm:

Timsort become the default


Default Sort in sorting algorithm for python’s
python and java built in sorted() and list.sort()
functions since python 2.3
Overview of Tim Sort Algorithm:

It Combines Merge Sort and Insertion


Hybrid Sort: Sort. A sorting Algorithm is said to be
hybrid if it makes uses of any other
sorting algorithms.
Overview of Tim Sort Algorithm:

Timsort preserves the original


Stable Sorting order of equal elements,making it
a stable sorting algorithm.
Best Case
O(n), when the input is already sorted
or reverse sorted.

Time Complexity of Timsort


Average Case
O(n log n), as Timsort combines the
strengths of Insertion Sort and Merge
Sort.

Worst Case
O(n log n), which is the same as the
worst-case time complexity of Merge
Sort.
Time Complexity Graph.
1 Identify Sorted Runs
Timsort first scans the input and identifies any already sorted or reverse
sorted subsequences, called "runs".

2 Merge Sorted Runs


These runs are then merged using efficient Merge Sort, resulting in a best-
case time complexity of O(n).

3 Optimal Performance
This makes Timsort highly efficient for already sorted or partially sorted
data, a common scenario in real-world applications.
Working of Tim Sort:
Divide into runs:
The array is divided into small section called runs. Each run is a
sequence of consecutive elements that are already sorted in either
ascending or descending order.

Sort Runs with Insertion Sort


Small runs are sorted using insertion sort to capitalize on their size
and potential near sortedness.

Merge Runs
The Sorted Runs are merged together in a manner similar to merge
sort, ensuring that the final array is fully sorted. The merging
process is done in a way that maintains stability and efficiency.
Sort
Visualisation

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Efficient Handling of Small Arrays:
Tim sort uses insertion sort for small arrays.
Insertion sort is efficient for small datasets
and partially sorted data.

Guaranteed O (nlogn) Notaion:

Like Merge sort, Tim sort Guarantees nlogn

Why use Tim Sort


worst case performance . Which is important
for applications where predictable
performance is critical.

Widespread Use and Optimisation:

Timsort is the default sorting algorithm in


Python’s built in sorted() and list.sort()
functions and is also used in java’s
array.sort();
Compariso
n with
other sorts.
Advantages of Timsort

Efficient Adaptive Stable Practical


Timsort combines the Timsort adapts its behavior Timsort preserves the original Timsort is the default sorting
strengths of Insertion Sort and based on the characteristics of order of equal elements, algorithm in Python and
Merge Sort to achieve optimal the input data, making it making it a stable sorting Java's Arrays class, ensuring
performance. efficient for a wide range of algorithm. widespread use and adoption.
scenarios.
Conclusion

Hybrid Approach

Timsort combines the strengths of Insertion Sort and Merge Sort to


achieve efficient and adaptive sorting performance.

Optimal Time Complexity


Timsort's time complexity is O(n log n) on average and in the worst
case, ensuring robust and reliable performance.

Real-World Adoption
Timsort's practical implementation and widespread use in Python
and Java make it a valuable tool for software developers.

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