Bubble Sort is a simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements, and swaps them if they are in the wrong order. This process is repeated until the list is sorted.
Core Characteristics
- Simple and easy to implement
- Inefficient for large datasets due to its quadratic time complexity
- Can be optimized by stopping early if the list is already sorted
Key Operations
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Sort() This operation compares and swaps adjacent elements to sort the list. This operation is repeated until no more swaps are needed, indicating that the list is sorted.. Complexity: O(n^2) - Quadratic time operation
Common Applications
- Educational purposes to demonstrate sorting principles
- Suitable for small datasets or nearly sorted data
- Used in scenarios where simplicity is preferred over efficiency