Radix Sort is a non-comparative sorting algorithm. Its time complexity
depends on the number of digits (or the length of the strings or keys)
used to represent the numbers. Let's denote:
n: the number of elements in the array
k: the maximum number of digits (or the length of the longest key)
Time Complexity: O (n x k)
In the case where k is not significantly larger than n (or is less than n),
Radix Sort can linearly sort numbers or strings, which can be faster than
comparison-based sorting algorithms.
However, if k is very large, the efficiency of Radix Sort can degrade,
making it less suitable for certain scenarios.
Space Complexity: O (n x k)
Remember, the exact efficiency and suitability of Radix Sort will
depend on the specific nature and distribution of the data being sorted.
Radix Sort is a non-comparative sorting algorithm. Its time complexity depends on the number of digits (or the length of the strings or keys) used to represent the numbers. Let's denote:
Time Complexity: O (n x k)
In the case where k is not significantly larger than n (or is less than n), Radix Sort can linearly sort numbers or strings, which can be faster than comparison-based sorting algorithms.
However, if k is very large, the efficiency of Radix Sort can degrade, making it less suitable for certain scenarios.
Space Complexity: O (n x k)
Remember, the exact efficiency and suitability of Radix Sort will depend on the specific nature and distribution of the data being sorted.