Searching and sorting algorithms - OCRStandard search algorithms
Sorting and searching are two of the most frequently needed algorithms in program design. Standard algorithms have evolved to take account of this need.
Since computers were created, users have devised programsSequences of instructions for a computer., many of which have needed to do the same thing. As a result, common algorithmA sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task. In computing, algorithms are needed to design computer programs. have evolved and been adopted in many programs.
Two algorithms often used are searches and sorts:
searches allow a set of dataUnits of information. In computing there can be different data types, including integers, characters and Boolean. Data is often acted on by instructions. to be examined and for a specific item to be found
sorts allow a data set to be sorted into order
There are different methods of searching and sorting:
