Simon Tatham • 12/6/2023

I hate bubblesort

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The author, a self-described sorting-algorithms nerd, explains their strong dislike for bubblesort and argues it should not be taught. The article categorizes sorting algorithms, discusses legitimate uses for simpler quadratic-time algorithms like insertion sort, and contrasts them with the inefficiency and lack of practical merit of bubblesort.

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#Quicksort #Sorting Algorithms #Algorithm Complexity
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