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Gnome Sort

Simple sorting algorithm similar to insertion sort, named after the way garden gnomes sort flower pots. Moves backward when elements are out of order, then forward again. While O(n²) like bubble sort, its simplicity makes it useful for teaching sorting concepts and handling small datasets.

#sorting#simple-algorithm#stable#insertion-sort-variant

Complexity Analysis

Time (Average)

O(n²)

Expected case performance

Space

O(1)

Memory requirements

Time (Best)

O(n)

Best case performance

Time (Worst)

O(n²)

Worst case performance

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500ms
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Algorithm Visualization

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Initialize array to begin

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Implementation

Gnome Sort - Algorithm Vision