sort function
[/sɔrt ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: sort functions
função de ordenação
1. A computational procedure or algorithm that arranges data elements (such as numbers, strings, or objects) in a specific order, typically ascending or descending
The sort function in Python organizes the list in alphabetical order.
A função de ordenação em Python organiza a lista em ordem alfabética.
2. In programming, a built-in or custom method that takes a collection of items and returns them organized according to specified criteria
We implemented a sort function to arrange employee records by salary.
Implementamos uma função de ordenação para organizar os registros de funcionários por salário.
3. The logic or algorithm (such as quicksort, mergesort, or bubblesort) that determines how data should be sequenced
This sort function uses a merge sort algorithm for better performance on large datasets.
Esta função de ordenação utiliza um algoritmo de merge sort para melhor desempenho em grandes conjuntos de dados.
The term 'sort function' is part of universal programming terminology used across all major tech hubs including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Silicon Valley. In Brazil, as the tech industry has grown, English programming terms have been increasingly adopted even in Portuguese documentation, though 'função de ordenação' remains the formal Portuguese equivalent. Understanding this term is essential for software developers across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
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