In-place sorting algorithm

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In-place sorting algorithms sort elements within the same memory space as the input data, requiring minimal additional storage. These algorithms typically use constant extra space (O(1)) for operations like swapping elements, thus avoiding the need for an additional array to hold intermediate results.

Implementation Considerations
In coding implementations, in-place algorithms typically allow direct modification of the original array. For example, reversing an array can be done in place by swapping elements from start to end without requiring additional space for storing a new array.

Examples of In-Place Sorting Algorithms
Several well-known sorting algorithms utilize the in-place concept, including:

• Insertion Sort: This algorithm builds the final sorted array one item at a time, using O(1) space.

• Bubble Sort: Repeatedly steps through the list, comparing adjacent elements and swapping them if they are in the wrong order, requiring only O(1) space for swaps.

• Heap Sort: Utilizes a binary heap data structure, sorting the elements within the original array without needing additional space for a separate array.

• Quicksort: A divide-and-conquer algorithm that sorts the list in place; however, it may use O(log n) space for the recursive call stack.

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