Linear time sorting

Linear time sorting refers to sorting algorithms that can arrange items (like numbers or names) in a specific order in a time proportional to the number of items being sorted. Unlike traditional sorting methods that can take longer as the data size increases, linear time sorting operates efficiently at O(n) time complexity, where 'n' is the number of items. This is achieved using specialized techniques like Counting Sort or Radix Sort, which leverage specific characteristics of the data, making them faster for certain types of inputs compared to comparison-based algorithms, which generally take at least O(n log n) time.