Selection Sort: Efficiency and Complexity

This lecture explains the selection sort algorithm, focusing on its efficiency and complexity. The instructor demonstrates how the algorithm works by selecting the minimum element in each iteration and swapping it with the first unsorted element. The lecture compares the selection sort with other sorting algorithms like insertion sort, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. The instructor also discusses the impact of different strategies on the number of operations required for sorting, emphasizing the importance of considering the worst-case scenario. Additionally, the lecture delves into the concept of recursive sorting and the trade-offs involved in optimizing sorting algorithms. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the efficiency of selection sort and its performance compared to other sorting techniques.