Linear Sorting

Linear sorting is a method of arranging items quickly when they fall within a specific range of values, like sorting numbers from 1 to 100. Unlike traditional methods that compare elements (like bubble sort), linear sorting uses the known range to directly place each item into its correct position, resulting in faster sorting for large datasets with limited value ranges. Examples include counting sort and radix sort. These methods efficiently organize data by leveraging the data’s range, making them particularly useful for sorting integers or fixed-length strings in linear time complexity.