Epic Sorting Tips

Sorting is an art form, people. It's not just tossing a bunch of things into a box and calling it a day. No, no. It's a delicate dance of precision and strategy. And, honestly, it's a bit of a disaster waiting to happen.

So, here's the thing: you see a bunch of items and you think you're all, "Oh, I can just sort them all quickly and get it over with." NO. NO, YOU DON'T.

First, categorize. Make sure you've got your "sort-by-colors," "sort-by-shapes," and "sort-by-random-ness" categories. And, for the love of all things good and holy, DO NOT SORT THOSE SHINY OBJECTS WITH THOSE FLAT OBJECTS. They're just going to get all confused and angry with each other.

Next, make sure you've got the right sorting tools for the job. You can't just use your bare hands, no matter how dexterous they are. You need the right algorithms, the right algorithms, I tell you!

And, finally, be prepared for the unexpected. Because, let's face it, sometimes you're going to get it wrong. And that's okay. Because even the great sorters among us have off days.

But, don't just take our word for it. Check out our Sorting Philosophy page for more on the art of sorting.

And, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, try our Advanced Sorting page for some real brain-bending sorting strategies.

But, be warned: sorting is a journey. A journey to the very depths of sanity and beyond. So, strap in, buttercup.

Sorting by Objects | Sorting by Colors