Sort Gotchas

What's in a Bubble Sort Gotcha?

A bubble sort gotcha is a rare condition where the algorithmic equivalent of a child who can't stop talking about themselves. Symptoms include excessive recursion, infinite loops, and an unrelenting need for validation.

Causes of bubble sort gotcha can include:

• Unnecessary use of temporary variables
• Excessive iteration
• Ignoring the existence of more efficient algorithms

Treatment for bubble sort gotcha typically involves a combination of:

• Refactoring code for readability
• Using more efficient algorithms
• Implementing a 'shame' button for the afflicted programmer to click on when they start talking about themselves

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For more information on specific gotchas, visit:

• Binary Gotcha
• Quick Sort Gotcha
• Merge Sort Gotcha