Tag: computer science

  • The Quick Sort Algorithm: A Significant Contribution to Computing

    The Quick Sort Algorithm: A Significant Contribution to Computing

    In the field of computer science, few algorithms have had as significant an impact on computational thinking as Quick Sort. Developed by British computer scientist Tony Hoare in 1959, this innovative algorithm emerged during a crucial period in computing history when the importance of computational efficiency was becoming increasingly recognized. Quick Sort is not merely…

  • Randomizing Lists in C# Using Dictionary and GUID Approach

    Randomizing Lists in C# Using Dictionary and GUID Approach

    The article explores an approach for randomizing lists in C# using a GUID-Dictionary method. This technique involves pairing each list item with a unique GUID, sorting the dictionary, and extracting a randomized list. While performance may vary against alternatives like Fisher-Yates, it ensures high randomness quality, simplicity, and type safety.