21CSC204J PRESENTED BY: GANESH(RA2212704010031) DEEPIKA ELSA(RA2212704010037) AYUSH(RA2212704010029) SORTING 1.Definition: Sorting in Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) refers to the process of arranging elements in a specific order, typically in ascending or descending order. 2.Objective: The primary goal of sorting is to organize data for efficient search, retrieval, and manipulation. 3.Key Concepts: 1. Comparison: Sorting often involves comparing elements and rearranging them based on the result of these comparisons. 2. Stability: Some sorting algorithms maintain the relative order of equal elements in the sorted output, preserving the original input order if the values are the same. SELECTION SORT 1.Time Complexity: 1. Worst-Case: O(n^2) - Occurs when the input array is in reverse order, resulting in repeated selections and swaps throughout the array. 2. Average-Case: O(n^2) - On average, Selection Sort performs the same number of comparisons and swaps as in the worst case. 3. Best-Case: O(n^2) - Even in the best case, Selection Sort makes the same number of comparisons and swaps as in other cases. 2.Space Complexity: 1. Selection Sort is an in-place sorting algorithm, requiring minimal additional memory. Its space complexity is O(1). 3.Efficiency: 1. Selection Sort is not considered highly efficient, especially for large datasets, due to its quadratic time complexity. 2. It is outperformed by more advanced sorting algorithms like Quick Sort or Merge Sort in practical applications. 3. Main advantage: Simplicity and ease of implementation, making it suitable for educational purposes. 4. Similar to Bubble Sort, it may be acceptable for small datasets or nearly sorted data. BUBBLE SORT 1.Time Complexity: •Worst-Case: O(n^2) - Occurs when the input array is in reverse order, requiring comparisons and swaps throughout the entire array. •Average-Case: O(n^2) - On average, Bubble Sort performs the same number of comparisons and swaps as in the worst case. •Best-Case: O(n) - In the best case, with an already sorted input, Bubble Sort makes only n comparisons and no swaps. 2.Space Complexity: •Bubble Sort is an in-place sorting algorithm, requiring no additional memory allocation. Its space complexity is O(1). 3.Efficiency: •Bubble Sort is not efficient for large datasets due to its quadratic time complexity. •It is outperformed by advanced algorithms like Quick Sort or Merge Sort in practical applications. •Main advantage: Simplicity and ease of implementation, often used for educational purposes. •Suitable for small datasets or nearly sorted data where its performance can be acceptable. QUICK SORT 1.Time Complexity: 1. Worst-Case: O(n^2) - Can occur when the pivot selection consistently results in unbalanced partitions, resembling insertion sort behavior. 2. Average-Case: O(n log n) - On average, Quick Sort exhibits efficient performance, dividing the array into balanced partitions. 3. Best-Case: O(n log n) - Achieved when the pivot consistently divides the array into nearly equal partitions. 2.Space Complexity: 1. Quick Sort is an in-place sorting algorithm, meaning it doesn't require additional memory proportional to the input size. Its space complexity is O(log n) due to the recursive call stack. 3.Efficiency: 1. Quick Sort is considered highly efficient, especially for large datasets, due to its average-case time complexity of O(n log n). 2. It outperforms simpler algorithms like Bubble Sort and Selection Sort in most practical scenarios. 3. Main advantage: Efficient average-case performance and relatively low space requirements. 4. It is widely used in various applications and is one of the fastest sorting algorithms in practice.