This pull request implements the QuickSort algorithm to sort a linked list in ascending order based on node values. The implementation includes partitioning the list around a pivot and recursively sorting the sublists.
Fixes: #[issue_number] (replace with the issue number, if applicable)
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[x] I have performed a self-review of my code.
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[x] All new and existing tests pass.
Additional Notes
The QuickSort implementation uses a recursive approach with in-place partitioning, which optimizes space usage. Potential risks include stack overflow with deeply nested recursive calls on unbalanced partitions. Future improvements may involve implementing a non-recursive version of QuickSort to handle larger linked lists more efficiently. Alternative solutions considered included using MergeSort, which also sorts linked lists effectively, but QuickSort was chosen for its average-case performance benefits.
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This pull request implements the QuickSort algorithm to sort a linked list in ascending order based on node values. The implementation includes partitioning the list around a pivot and recursively sorting the sublists.
Fixes: #[issue_number] (replace with the issue number, if applicable)
Use [x] to represent a checked (ticked) box.✅ Use [ ] to represent an unchecked box.❌
Type of Change
Checklist
Additional Notes
The QuickSort implementation uses a recursive approach with in-place partitioning, which optimizes space usage. Potential risks include stack overflow with deeply nested recursive calls on unbalanced partitions. Future improvements may involve implementing a non-recursive version of QuickSort to handle larger linked lists more efficiently. Alternative solutions considered included using MergeSort, which also sorts linked lists effectively, but QuickSort was chosen for its average-case performance benefits.