Sorting Algorithm Visualizer

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Sorting Algorithms
  • Terms
  • Bubble Sort
  • Insertion Sort
  • Merge Sort
  • Quick Sort
  • Selection Sort
  • Heap Sort
  • Counting Sort
  • Radix Sort
  • Bucket Sort

Introduction

The Sorting Algorithm Visualizer is an interactive tool built with Pygame that allows users to visualize and compare various sorting algorithms in real-time. It is a learning tool that helps students and teachers alike to understand how data is manipulated.

Features

• 9 Essential Sorting Algorithms: Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Merge Sort, Quick Sort, Selection Sort, Heap Sort, Counting Sort, Radix Sort, and Bucket Sort.
• Real-Time Visualization: Watch how algorithms shape data to achieve sorted order.
• Interactive Controls: Easy-to-use keyboard shortcuts for seamless interaction.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6+
• Pygame Library

Steps

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/sorting-algorithm-visualizer-and-guide.git
   cd sorting-algorithm-visualize-and-guide
   

2. Create a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended):

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate
   

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Run the visualizer Depending on where your main code is:

    python <name of file>.py
    #or if you're using jupyter
    jupyter notebook sorting_visualizer.ipynb

   
   

You're now good to go!