Comparison-based sorting

Comparison-based sorting is a process that arranges items based on pairwise comparisons, such as determining which of two items is greater or smaller. The algorithm repeatedly compares elements to each other to identify their correct order, gradually organizing the entire list from smallest to largest or vice versa. This approach relies solely on comparing data points, making it versatile for sorting numbers, words, or other comparable items. Common comparison-based sorting algorithms include quicksort, mergesort, and bubblesort, each optimized for efficiency depending on the data and requirements.