In this subpage, we'll cover the basics of heap sorting, the most efficient algorithm for arranging a collection of objects in a specific order.
A heap is a special kind of data structure that's like a big pile of stuff. It's not like a regular pile, though - this one is organized in a way that makes it easier to extract the biggest or smallest item at the top.
Heap sorting is like building a really big pile of books on the floor. First, you take all your books and put them in a big heap on the floor. Then, you start removing the biggest book from the top of the pile and placing it on a table. You continue doing this until the whole pile is empty.
Heap sorting is super efficient for big datasets, but it's not as simple as just sorting your bookshelf alphabetically. It's like, who needs a bookshelf when you can have a big messy pile of books?