Internal sort

Updated: 09/19/2024 by Computer Hope

An internal sort is a sort performed in the computer's main memory, making sorting much faster. However, internal sorting isn't always possible because all sorted data must fit into memory, and when dealing with a lot of data, there may not be enough memory.

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When dealing with a lot of data, a system with little memory, or many users, an external sort is a better solution.

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