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Cocktail Sort

A cocktail sort is a sorting algorithm that combines elements of merge sort and insertion sort. It is a relatively efficient sorting algorithm, particularly when compared to insertion sort.

The cocktail sort algorithm begins by dividing the list of items to be sorted into two parts: the first part contains the smallest items, and the second part contains the remaining items. It then proceeds to sort the first part of the list using merge sort, and the second part of …

Cocktail Shaker Sort

The Cocktail Shaker Sort is a sorting algorithm that is used to sort a list of items. The algorithm is named after the cocktail shaker, because the algorithm is similar to the way that ingredients are mixed in a cocktail shaker.

The Cocktail Shaker Sort algorithm begins by dividing the list of items into two groups, the small items and the large items. The small items are then sorted into order, and the large items are sorted into order. The …