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What does "sorting" mean in programming?
sorting is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The process of arranging elements in a specific order, typically ascending or descending. Common sorting algorithms include quicksort, mergesort, and heapsort. Most languages provide a built-in sort function.
Example
"Sort the results by date descending before returning them to the client."
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