Heap Sort
Heap sort is a comparison-based sorting algorithm that uses a data structure called a heap to sort elements. Here's a simple explanation of how it works:
- Imagine a Pile of Blocks: Think of your numbers as blocks stacked in a pile. The goal is to arrange these blocks from the smallest to the largest.
- Take the Biggest Block: Once you have the biggest block on top, you take it off the pile and set it aside. Now, the biggest block is sorted and in its place.
- Rearrange the Remaining Blocks: After taking the biggest block, you need to rearrange the remaining blocks so that the next biggest block is now on top.
- Repeat the Process: Keep repeating this process: take the biggest block, set it aside, and rearrange the rest until all the blocks are sorted.
- Result: When you've taken all the blocks off the pile, you’ll have them sorted from smallest to largest!