Animated Sorting Algorithm Demo

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These pages show 8 different sorting algorithms on 4 different initial conditions. These visualizations are intended to:

Show how each algorithm operates.
Show that there is no best sorting algorithm.
Show the advantages and disadvantages of each algorithm.
Show that worse-case asymptotic behavior is not the deciding factor in choosing an algorithm.
Show that the initial condition (input order and key distribution) affects performance as much as the algorithm choice.

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