Sorting an array

[Bruce Easton]

On 6/1/16 3:28 PM, Kenneth Brody via Filepro-list wrote:
> On 6/1/2016 3:13 PM, Richard D. Williams via Filepro-list wrote:
>> On 6/1/2016 1:44 PM, Fairlight via Filepro-list wrote:
> [...]
>> When someone is looking for a solution, why not offer one that is 
>> simple and
>> flexible.
>>
>> I looked at the Bubble Sort Wikipedia page and my point is valid.
>> You have too much to say that is not relevant to the question or problem
>> posed on the list.
>>
>> But, now we all know you use/like/know Bubble Sort. Whoa.
> [...]
>
> The bubble sort has its uses, beyond "intro to sorting".  It's quick 
> and easy to implement, and works decently with small lists, such as 
> the 20-item list I believe the OP mentioned.  (Though I don't believe 
> the OP ever answered questions regarding how often the sort needs to 
> be executed. Running it once at the start of a report is one thing.  
> Running it on every record of a million-record report is something 
> else entirely.)
>
Indeed.  There never was enough background information given to warrant 
judgment of any particular possible solution as being inappropriate.



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