Different sort algorithms visually performed [closed]

Answer 1

I just wrote exactly what you were looking for (I think), and was directed to this question. You can find it at: http://visualsort.appspot.com/. It allows you to write code (in CoffeeScript) and then shows what happens. There are a few built-in sorts, and I would be willing to add more if people send me code or make specific requests

Answer 2

The visualizations here are pretty good, they seem to be just gifs

http://www.sorting-algorithms.com/

Answer 3

The classic visualization is the movie Sorting out sorting.

Answer 4

Sorting Out Sorting is the classic work on the subject; if you Google the phrase, one of the first hits will be a full-length video. The quality looks a little fuzzy, since the computer video looks like it was made off a video copy of a 16mm print rather than the master (I have no idea if the master still exists) but it's probably a good introduction anyway. I'm glad to see it's available.

Answer 5

I thought this site was fantastic, there's a few different plot types showing how the different algorithms work. A python implementation of each sorting algorithm is included as well.

Answer 6

This is a great video. More than just a visualization:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8g-iYGHpEA