{"id":50596,"date":"2025-07-03T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T09:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=50596"},"modified":"2025-07-03T16:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T10:49:22","slug":"comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/","title":{"rendered":"Comb Sort Algorithm with Detailed Code in Python"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have ever tried for sorting a messy list of numbers in python programming language and found bubble sort to be a bit too slow then let me introduce you to something a little better called the comb sort algorithm. Do not worry the name might sound technical but it is really just a smarter version of bubble sort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you are combing your hair. You use wide strokes at first to untangle the big knots and then go with smaller strokes to smooth everything out properly. Comb sort algorithm works in a similar way. Instead of comparing only neighboring items like bubble sort, does comb sort starts by comparing elements that are far apart and then slowly reduces the gap between them. Comb sort helps to catch big problems early and clean up things faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comb sort algorithm is not as famous as merge sort or quick sort algorithm but it still does a good job in many situations. It is simple to understand and can work better than basic sorting methods for some datasets. In this blog, we will look at what comb sort is and how comb sort helps so works the code in Python where it is used and some pros and cons too. Let us get started with this amazing sorting algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/B6weknl7133BQXjPva0pgB\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-189.png\" alt=\"comb sort algorithm\" class=\"wp-image-50536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-189.png 875w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-189-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-189-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-189-150x24.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-189-696x113.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">comb sort algorithm<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Python_Implementation_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\" >Python Implementation of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Time_and_Space_Complexity_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\" >Time and Space Complexity of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Applications_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\" >Applications of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Advantages_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\" >Advantages of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Disadvantages_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\" >Disadvantages of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#What_is_the_Comb_Sort_algorithm\" >What is the Comb Sort algorithm?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Why_is_it_called_Comb_Sort\" >Why is it called Comb Sort?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Is_Comb_Sort_faster_than_Bubble_Sort\" >Is Comb Sort faster than Bubble Sort?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Can_I_use_Comb_Sort_for_very_large_data_sets\" >Can I use Comb Sort for very large data sets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Does_Comb_Sort_use_a_lot_of_memory\" >Does Comb Sort use a lot of memory?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/comb-sort-algorithm-with-detailed-code-in-python\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-comb-sort\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Comb_Sort\"><\/span><strong>What is Comb Sort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The comb sort algorithm is a simple sorting technique that improves on bubble sort by using a wider gap between compared elements. In bubble sort you only compare one element with the one right next to it. But in comb sort you compare elements that are far apart at first and slowly reduce the gap until you are comparing neighboring items too in this series. This makes comb sort faster to work in many cases because it can move large values toward the correct position more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea behind comb sort comes from how a comb moves through tangled hair. You first remove large tangles using wider gaps then you make smaller passes to straighten everything. That is exactly what this algorithm does.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"comb sort visualization\" class=\"wp-image-53203\" style=\"width:833px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6.png 567w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-547x420.png 547w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-150x115.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-comb-sort-algorithm-works\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Comb_Sort_Algorithm_Works\"><\/span><strong>How Comb Sort Algorithm Works?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The comb sort algorithm works by comparing two numbers that are not next to each other but are a few steps apart from each other. This step or distance is called the gap. At first, the gap is big and then it keeps getting smaller each time. The goal is to move the big numbers quickly to the right place before doing the smaller fixes. This makes sorting faster than bubble sort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how it works step by step &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Start with a big gap which is usually the length of the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce the gap using a number called the shrink factor. Most of the time it is 1.3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare the items that are that far apart. If they are not in the right order swap them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat the process while making the gap smaller every time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the gap becomes one continue checking and swapping like in bubble sort until everything is sorted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/B6weknl7133BQXjPva0pgB\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-201.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-201.png 875w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-201-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-201-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-201-150x24.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-201-696x113.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-python-implementation-of-comb-sort-algorithm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Python_Implementation_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\"><\/span><strong>Python Implementation of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let us write the code for the comb sort algorithm in Python. It is simple and easy to understand even if you are just starting out. Writing code in python gives us the clear and concise output to the end user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>def comb_sort(arr):\n    n = len(arr)\n    gap = n\n    shrink = 1.3\n    sorted_flag = False\n\n    while not sorted_flag:\n        gap = int(gap \/ shrink)\n        if gap &lt;= 1:\n            gap = 1\n            sorted_flag = True\n\n        i = 0\n        while i + gap &lt; n:\n            if arr&#091;i] &gt; arr&#091;i + gap]:\n                arr&#091;i], arr&#091;i + gap] = arr&#091;i + gap], arr&#091;i]\n                sorted_flag = False\n            i += 1\n\n    return arr\n\ndata = &#091;34, 2, 78, 1, 45, 99, 23]\nsorted_data = comb_sort(data)\nprint(sorted_data)<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-time-and-space-complexity-of-comb-sort-algorithm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_and_Space_Complexity_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\"><\/span><strong>Time and Space Complexity of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cases<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time Complexities<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Best Case Complexity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">O(n log n)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Average Case Complexity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">O(n\u00b2 \/ 2^p)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Worst Case Complexity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">O(n\u00b2)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Time and Space Complexity of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>In the best case, when the list is already almost sorted the comb sort algorithm works faster because fewer swaps are needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average case is better than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/bubble-sort-algorithm-with-complexity-analysis\/\">bubble sort algorithm<\/a> but still not as fast as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/quicksort-algorithm-working-time-complexity-advantages\/\">quick sort<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/merge-sort-algorithm-with-complexity-analysis-working\/\">merge sort<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the worst case when the list is in completely reverse order it behaves almost like bubble sort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It uses very little extra space which means it is good for memory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-applications-of-comb-sort-algorithm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\"><\/span><strong>Applications of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Used in places where simple and fast sorting is needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful in small programs or embedded systems with limited memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used in teaching to explain how sorting can be improved from bubble sort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Useful when memory usage must be kept very low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes used in gaming or visual simulations to show sorting visually<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantages-of-comb-sort-algorithm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Faster than bubble sort because it catches big problems early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to understand and simple to code for beginners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works well for small to medium sized datasets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses very little memory so good for low-resource systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can improve performance without adding too much complexity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/B6weknl7133BQXjPva0pgB\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-202.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-202.png 875w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-202-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-202-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-202-150x24.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-202-696x113.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disadvantages-of-comb-sort-algorithm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_Comb_Sort_Algorithm\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of Comb Sort Algorithm<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Not as fast as advanced sorting methods like quick sort or merge sort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Still takes a lot of time in worst-case scenarios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not suitable for very large datasets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance depends on the shrink factor which might not always be optimal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rarely used in real-world applications compared to other modern algorithms<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Comb_Sort_algorithm\"><\/span><strong>What is the Comb Sort algorithm?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comb Sort is a sorting technique that improves upon Bubble Sort by initially comparing elements that are far apart. It gradually reduces the gap between compared elements as the algorithm progresses, helping to eliminate small values near the end (referred to as &#8220;turtles&#8221;) more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_Comb_Sort\"><\/span><strong>Why is it called Comb Sort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The algorithm is named &#8220;Comb Sort&#8221; because it works similarly to how a comb detangles hair. It starts by &#8220;combing&#8221; through the list with wide gaps and gradually narrows the gap to perform finer comparisons, much like progressively finer combing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Comb_Sort_faster_than_Bubble_Sort\"><\/span><strong>Is Comb Sort faster than Bubble Sort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Comb Sort is generally faster than Bubble Sort. This is because it moves larger values toward their correct positions early on using larger gaps, which speeds up the overall sorting process compared to the pairwise comparisons in Bubble Sort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Comb_Sort_for_very_large_data_sets\"><\/span><strong>Can I use Comb Sort for very large data sets?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comb Sort is not ideal for very large data sets. While it performs better than Bubble Sort, it is still outclassed by more efficient algorithms like Quick Sort, Merge Sort, or Heap Sort when working with large volumes of data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Comb_Sort_use_a_lot_of_memory\"><\/span><strong>Does Comb Sort use a lot of memory?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Comb Sort is an in place sorting algorithm and requires very little extra memory. This makes it suitable for systems with limited resources or when memory usage is a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The comb sort algorithm is a neat and simple way to sort data that is better than bubble sort but not as fancy as quick sort or merge sort. It works by comparing items far apart at first and then bringing them closer to fix the order step by step. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/B6weknl7133BQXjPva0pgB\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-203.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-203.png 875w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-203-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-203-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-203-150x24.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-203-696x113.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This method helps fix big problems early so sorting is faster. Comb sort is easy to understand and uses very little memory making it good for beginners and small projects. However it is not the best choice for very large datasets or performance heavy tasks. If you want a straightforward sorting algorithm to learn or use in simple cases comb sort is a good option. Now that you know how it works and how to code it in Python you can try it yourself and see how your data gets sorted quickly and easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever tried for sorting a messy list of numbers in python programming language and found bubble sort to be a bit too slow then let me introduce you to something a little better called the comb sort algorithm. 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