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bubble sort
Last modified: Monday, December 03, 2001
A simple but popular sorting algorithm. Bubble sorting is used frequently as a programming exercise because it is relatively easy to understand. It is not, however, particularly efficient. Other sorting algorithms, such as heap sorts, merge sorts and quicksorts, are used more often in real applications.
The bubble sort algorithm This is a technical explanation of the bubble sort algorithm from a manual entitled, "Ada: A Developmental Approach".
