Sorting Algorithms

Sorting Algorithms

1. Searching Algorithms

   • Bubble
     • Compares pairs of items
     • - Is used for small lists and is not very efficient
   • Merge
     • Splits the list apart then merges it back together
     • - It splits the list apart and then merges it back together
   • Insertion sort
     • Orders the items as it goes
     • - Takes each item in turn and puts it in the right place using the first item in the list as a starting point