Merge Sort

The classic sorting algorithm — Difficulty: Beginner | Easy | Normal | Challenging This article covers the classic sorting algorithm Merge Sort, and it’s implementation in Swift. *This is seen as a beginner topic (first year Computer Science degree fare) but is certainly not easy. Terminology Algorithm: A process or set of rules to be followed …

Have you ever had a bookshelf that’s so full it’s impossible to find the book you’re looking for? If so, you’re not alone. Bookshelves can quickly become a mess, especially if you need a system for keeping them organized. Luckily, sorting algorithms provide a solution. These step-by-step procedures help arrange…

If you’re interested in learning more, check out the additional resources on our Git repository . Sorting algorithms are used to arrange a list of items in a specific order. Here are some of the most common sorting algorithms: 1. Bubble Sort: This is a simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the…

Merge sort is a divide-and-conquer algorithm based on the idea of breaking down a list into several sub-lists until each sublist consists of a single element and merging those sublists in a manner that results into a sorted list. In this article, we will focus more on merge step of…

Mathematics and computer science both use the problem-solving tactic of divide-and-conquer. It entails dividing a problem into smaller, more manageable subproblems, resolving each subproblem on its own, and then combining the results of the individual subproblems to determine the main problem. A popular and efficient sorting algorithm based on this…

Introduction: Sort Methododes — Imagine what it would be like to look up a number in a phone book if the names of the people were not listed in alphabetical order? It would be very complicated. The sorting or classification of records consists of arranging them in ascending or descending order and thus facilitating…

In this article, I’d like to tell you about merge sort and will walk you through its implementation. All the code can be found here. Why This Algorithm? Despite being pretty old making (over 70 years) this comparison-based algorithm is still used in programming libraries, for a reason of course — it is…

Sorting is an essential task in programming. With a vast amount of data to process, it is almost impossible to get it done with unorganized data. Sorting creates an organized structure of data that enables us to process information systematically. And for effective programming, you need to understand some of…