Sorting out sorting...1981 computer graphics style!

Here’s a 1981 film — and yes, it was a *film* — that uses what would’ve been state-of-the-art graphics at the start of the 8-bit era to visually explain various insertion, exchange, and selection sorts. If you want to learn about various sorting algorithms or need a quick refresher, you should watch this.

(And if you haven't got a full half-hour to watch it, here's a hint: in most cases, especially if you’re doing an in-memory sort, Quicksort is the way to go. Tony Hoare for the win!)

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