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Comment by CyberDildonics

5 hours ago

This comment didn't explain the name or how it works.

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orlp  5 hours ago

It's just a play on words, something lightweight drifts in the wind rather than gliding on a wing. It's really not all that deep.

  • CyberDildonics  4 hours ago

    How does that relate to the mechanics of the algorithm?

    • conradludgate  2 hours ago

      Does quicksort explain the mechanics of the algorithm?

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