iterative sort
[/ˈɪtərətɪv sɔːrt/]
nounpl: iterative sorts
ordenação iterativa
1. A sorting algorithm that uses repetitive loops to arrange elements in a specific order, processing data through multiple passes or iterations without using recursion
Bubble sort is a classic example of an iterative sort algorithm that compares adjacent elements repeatedly.
Ordenação por bolha é um exemplo clássico de algoritmo de ordenação iterativa que compara elementos adjacentes repetidamente.
2. Any non-recursive sorting method that employs explicit loops to traverse and rearrange collection elements
The iterative sort approach is often preferred in systems with limited stack memory.
A abordagem de ordenação iterativa é frequentemente preferida em sistemas com memória de pilha limitada.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in computer science education and professional programming contexts. It's equally understood in Brazilian Portuguese-speaking tech communities and international software development environments. The term reflects the distinction between iterative (loop-based) and recursive (function-call-based) approaches to solving computational problems.
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