Question 1

How fast is yourbasic/radix compared to Go's standard sort for strings?

Accepted Answer

In benchmarks, it can be over twice as fast as sort.Strings for large string collections due to its MSD radix sort implementation, with predictable O(n+B) time complexity. However, performance gains depend on string length and dataset size.

Question 2

How to use radix sort in my Go project?

Accepted Answer

Install via 'go get github.com/yourbasic/radix' and replace calls to sort.Strings with radix.SortStrings on your string slices. It's a drop-in replacement, so no API changes are needed beyond the import.

Question 3

When should I choose radix sort over Quicksort for strings?

Accepted Answer

Opt for radix sort when sorting large volumes of strings where performance is critical, such as in text processing or data analysis pipelines. It's less ideal for small datasets or when sorting other data types.

Question 4

Does this library handle Unicode and special characters correctly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works with Go strings, which are UTF-8 encoded, so it handles Unicode. However, since radix sort inspects bytes, performance might vary with complex characters, but it sorts accurately.

Question 5

Is yourbasic/radix thread-safe for concurrent usage?

Accepted Answer

No, like sort.Strings, it sorts in-place and isn't inherently thread-safe. You must manage synchronization if multiple goroutines access the same slice concurrently to avoid data races.

Question 6

What are the memory implications of using radix sort?

Accepted Answer

It uses O(n) extra space, where n is the number of strings, which is efficient for its speed. This is a trade-off compared to in-place sorts but is minimal for most applications.

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