I Comparison Sorter Algorithm
The I Comparison Sorter Algorithm, also known as the "Iterative Comparison Sort Algorithm," is a sorting technique used to arrange data elements in a specific order, either ascending or descending. This algorithm works by comparing each element in the dataset with the other elements in a pairwise manner, and then swapping them if they are in the wrong order. The process is repeated until the entire dataset is sorted. Some of the most common examples of comparison sorting algorithms include Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort, and Merge Sort.
The primary characteristic of the I Comparison Sorter Algorithm is its iterative nature, which means it goes through the dataset multiple times until no more swaps are required. This makes the algorithm easy to understand and implement, but it may not be the most efficient for large datasets, as it can have a high time complexity. The worst-case time complexity of most comparison sorting algorithms is O(n^2), where n is the number of elements in the dataset. However, some more advanced comparison sorting algorithms, such as Merge Sort and Quick Sort, can achieve a better time complexity of O(n log n), making them more suitable for larger datasets. Despite their simplicity, comparison sorting algorithms are still widely used in many applications, especially when the dataset is small or nearly sorted.
using System.Collections.Generic;
namespace Algorithms.Sorters.Comparison
{
/// <summary>
/// Sorts array in ascending order using comparison sort.
/// </summary>
/// <typeparam name="T">Type of array item.</typeparam>
public interface IComparisonSorter<T>
{
/// <summary>
/// Sorts array in ascending order.
/// </summary>
/// <param name="array">Array to sort.</param>
/// <param name="comparer">Comparer to compare items of <paramref name="array"/>.</param>
void Sort(T[] array, IComparer<T> comparer);
}
}
