What is QuickSort algorithm?

QuickSort is a divide-and-conquer sorting method that picks a pivot, partitions the array (smaller left, larger right), and recurses on subarrays for O(n log n) average speed.

QuickSort time complexity?

Best/average: O(n log n). Worst: O(n²) on bad pivots—randomize to fix.

QuickSort vs MergeSort?

QuickSort faster in practice, in-place (low memory); MergeSort stable, guaranteed speed but space-heavy.

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Animated visualization of QuickSort partitioning and recursing on an array

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QuickSort delivers average O(n log n) speed with minimal memory, ideal for large datasets. 𝕏
Randomize pivots to crush the O(n²) worst case lurking in sorted inputs. 𝕏
Powers modern apps from streaming to AI—timeless divide-and-conquer genius. 𝕏

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