👉 Sorters, in the context of computer science and data structures, are a type of data structure designed to allow for efficient sorting operations. These structures are characterized by having a fixed number of elements, usually 2 or more, that can be sorted in ascending or descending order.
The term "sorter" is often used interchangeably with the terms "algorithmic approach." A sorter is a method for generating an optimal solution to a problem, and it typically involves several steps:
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Initialization