feat: Add IntroSort algorithm in C #1499
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Description of Change
Added an implementation of IntroSort (Introspective Sort) in C.
IntroSort is a hybrid sorting algorithm that begins with QuickSort, switches to HeapSort when the recursion depth exceeds a limit, and uses InsertionSort for small subarrays.
This approach achieves both fast average performance and optimal worst-case behavior — the same principle used by
std::sort
in C++.References
Implements #1488
Checklist
Notes: Added a practical, high-performance hybrid sorting algorithm combining QuickSort, HeapSort, and InsertionSort for balanced performance and guaranteed O(n log n) complexity in the worst case.