(algorithm)
Definition: A sort algorithm that first builds a binary search tree of the keys, then accesses the keys with an in-order traversal.
Generalization (I am a kind of ...)
sort.
Aggregate child (... is a part of or used in me.)
binary search tree, in-order traversal.
See also blind sort, treesort (2), heapsort.
Note: For good performance, use a balanced binary search tree.
Author: PEB
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