Searching and sorting algorithms - AQACommon algorithms

Since computers were created, users have devised programs, many of which, in part, needed to do the same thing. As a result, common algorithms have evolved and been adopted in many programs.

Two algorithms often used are searches and sorts:

• searches allow data sets to be examined and for specific items to be found
• sorts allow data sets to be put into order

Methods of searching include:

• linear search
• binary search

Methods of sorting include:

• bubble sort
• merge sort