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# Sorting Algorithms

Sorting is the process of arranging data in a specific format. The sorting algorithm explains how data should be arranged in a specific order. The most prevalent types of ordering are numerical and lexicographical.

The importance of sorting stems from the notion that if data is kept in a sorted fashion, data searching may be greatly improved. Sorting can also be used to display data in a more legible fashion.

#### Here we will cover-

* Selection Sort
* Bubble Sort
* Quick Sort
* Merge Sort
* Insertion Sort