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Pseudo Code for Bubble Sort Implementation
Overview
The following pseudo code represents the logic behind a Bubble Sort algorithm as implemented in the provided Java code. The goal of Bubble Sort is to sort an array of integers in ascending order.
Pseudo Code
1. Initialize Variables
DECLARE array nums = [18, 15, 9, 12, 6, 3]
DECLARE integer size = LENGTH(nums)
DECLARE integer temp
2. Print Before Sorting
PRINT "Before sorting"
FOR each number in nums
PRINT number
END FOR
PRINT a newline
3. Bubble Sort Algorithm
FOR k FROM 0 TO size - 1
FOR a FROM 0 TO size - k - 2
IF nums[a] > nums[a + 1]
SET temp = nums[a]
SET nums[a] = nums[a + 1]
SET nums[a + 1] = temp
END IF
END FOR
END FOR
4. Print After Sorting
PRINT "After sorting"
FOR each number in nums
PRINT number
END FOR
Explanation of Key Components
Initialization:
- An array,
nums
, is initialized with the integers to sort. - The variable
size
is set to the length of the array for use in iteration limits.
- An array,
Printing:
- The contents of the array are printed before and after sorting to display the state of the array.
Sorting Logic:
- The outer loop iterates through the list multiple times (up to the size of the list).
- The inner loop compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order (i.e., if the first element is greater than the second).
- This continues until the entire array is sorted.
Conclusion
This pseudo code structure provides clarity on how the Bubble Sort algorithm functions, detailing both the sorting process and output stages. This format can be easily understood and serves as a foundation for further coding or implementation in various programming languages.
Description
This pseudo code outlines the Bubble Sort algorithm to sort an integer array in ascending order, detailing initialization, sorting logic, and output before and after the sort, facilitating easy understanding for implementation in any programming language.