Noticed someone switching keys at work today... I

[IrishSpring600]

And realized that the manner he was switching the keys resembled sorting an array.

The keys are arranged in columns of four (4) up to seven (7) rows. Each key is identified with a numeric index; ideally, they are arranged in order. Sometimes, work gets hectic: as keys come in and out, new keys with larger numeric indices may become inserted at the first space available, leaving the rows unsorted. Therefore, the manager gets mad and has to sort the keys again (or I do it, because I become equally as mad).

However, as I observed him switching - or, sorting - the keys, it resembled a technique called insertion sort. The keys are nearly sorted, and thankfully not randomly ordered. As a result, this technique is faster than methods such as heap sort which would have better average-case performance (and worst-case performance) than insertion sort for random containers (and even clearer, reversed containers).

I forget: Here's a pythonic program I wrote demonstrating this. Try it out with various arrays. Here's the main program you use.

 

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[jon.a]

Why is that an AMA?

 

[Vigilante]

Removed AMA label. Now I'm just waiting for our members to determine if this post has any value that I am missing or if this is just a post to get some back links.

You have more posts than post likes overall.

 

[Charnell]

Removed AMA label. Now I'm just waiting for our members to determine if this post has any value that I am missing or if this is just a post to get some back links.

You have more posts than post likes overall.

I hope you're being sarcastic. Do you have any idea how effective my key sorting abilities are because of this post? @IrishSpring600 is like the @Luffy of his generation. High-quality post, high-quality poster.

Don't you ever think about patronizing this poster again.

[HASHTAG]#PleaseDontBanMe[/HASHTAG]

 

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[JDx]

 

[devine]

I hope you're being sarcastic. Do you have any idea how effective my key sorting abilities are because of this post? @IrishSpring600 is like the @Luffy of his generation. High-quality post, high-quality poster.

Don't you ever think about patronizing this poster again.

[HASHTAG]#PleaseDontBanMe[/HASHTAG]

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tbh, post-to-likes ratio doesn't mean shit. In case it's otherwise.
Common sense that everyone agrees with will usually get likes. Some gold threads are trash.

 

[IrishSpring600]

Just because you don't like the appeal of the information doesn't mean others may not find it useful.

As a reference, MJ spent hours developing his site working on coding.

Please, let's keep this thread on-topic: what pieces of information have you found share-worthy to others, and have shared in spite of judgment?

 

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[Vigilante]

Just because you don't like the appeal of the information doesn't mean others may not find it useful.

As a reference, MJ spent hours developing his site working on coding.

I didn't delete it yet

 

[TonyStark]

I definitely feel like this was an effort by OP to back link to his websites:

[HASHTAG]#landfill[/HASHTAG]

 

[Vigilante]

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tbh, post-to-likes ratio doesn't mean shit. In case it's otherwise.
Common sense that everyone agrees with will usually get likes. Some gold threads are trash.

You have more messages than likes.

 

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[Raoul Duke]

 

[Vigilante]

You had me at pancake

 

[devine]

You have more messages than likes.

Guy that liked your post has 1 to 2 ratio with 80% of posts being garbage.
Yesterday you landfilled my OP based on your personal subjective misunderstanding and preference.
You weren't born yesterday Vigilante, you must know how psychology works.

 

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[Remnant]

I know the algorithmic sorts he's talking about. I see no reason why you would post this as a topic. Most of us would hire programmers anyway... twilight zone ?

 

[devine]

Vigilante, you, yourself, have a post with dozens? of likes that is good.
I have a much better post below it explaining things in depth that has zero likes.
Rings any bell?

 

[Vigilante]

Guy that liked your post has 1 to 2 ratio with 80% of posts being garbage.
Yesterday you landfilled my OP based on your personal subjective misunderstanding and preference.
You weren't born yesterday Vigilante, you must know how psychology works.

Hey. He resembles that remark. Funny memes though. If you can't enlighten us all, at least entertain us.

 

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[InformationH]

 

[Vigilante]

Vigilante, you, yourself, have a post with dozens? of likes that is good.
I have a much better post below it explaining things in depth that has zero likes.
Rings any bell?

 

[devine]

Hey. He resembles that remark. Funny memes though. If you can't enlighten us all, at least entertain us.

I consider just one valuable relationship formed through this forum worth more than all of the others.

 

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[TonyStark]

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tbh, post-to-likes ratio doesn't mean shit. In case it's otherwise.
Common sense that everyone agrees with will usually get likes. Some gold threads are trash.

I like to look at Rep Bank to determine value.

 

[devine]

I like to look at Rep Bank to determine value.

I look at what people write, what posts they like and how much rep they send to other members as well.

 

[Fox]

Just because you don't like the appeal of the information doesn't mean others may not find it useful.

Its hard to know if its useful. I have no idea what you are talking about. You need to put this in context and with a headline that matches.

I thought you worked at a car dealership and you were going to fire someone over messing up all the car keys or something.

Maybe: "Computer coding observation: Unique take on key arrays"

Everyone here values their time (including you) and the strong reaction is that 90% of people who click on this thread have no use for this info. Respect their time and yours by being clearer and giving context.

 

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[AgainstAllOdds]

No value for 99.99% of people here.

[HASHTAG]#landfill[/HASHTAG]

 

[Scot]

Its hard to know if its useful. I have no idea what you are talking about. You need to put this in context and with a headline that matches.

I thought you worked at a car dealership and you were going to fire someone over messing up all the car keys or something.

Maybe: "Computer coding observation: Unique take on key arrays"

Everyone here values their time (including you) and the strong reaction is that 90% of people who click on this thread have no use for this info. Respect their time and yours by being clearer and giving context.

So we aren't talking about being a valet and messing up the key box.. I'm lost too.

 

[Fox]

So we aren't talking about being a valet and messing up the key box.. I'm lost too.

My Mind...

OP...

 

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[Scot]

My Mind...

OP...

I'm glad you put this into pictures in a way I couldn't haha

 

[Raoul Duke]

3 minutes ago - IrishSpring600 - Transfer - Earned $10 - You need it more than I do, friend

lol

 

[Mr.Chaos]

This oddly made me hungry....





Seriously

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

Some gold threads are trash.

[HASHTAG]#Landfill[/HASHTAG].

Keep running your mouth you will find your way to the trash as well.

 

[Castillo]

That's not a bunny...

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