Insertion Sort Algorithm in Java - Full Tutorial With Source

Full tutorial for the Insertion Sort algorithm in Java, with source!

Insertion Sort is a very simple sorting algorithm in Java, and great for beginners to learn.

Learn insertion sort by watching the whole algorithm being described and coded.

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[timjoyalle]

I was a little confused about how the 0th position would ever get currentValue, but I code traced it and it would since after j = 0 - > j = 0 - 1. So j would equal -1, which terminates the loop and then the currentValue would be added to inputArray[j + 1] which is (-1 + 1 = 0), so inputArray[0] = currentValue. Took me a minute.

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I have been struggling with the three of the sorting techs (bubble/selection/insertion) from weeks. This video finally made me understand the difference in approaches between selection and insertion. Much love, thanks John <3

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After lots of reading and watching videos, I found your video perfectly explained insertion sort. Thank you so much!

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First video I've seen of yours and already liked and subscribed. Can't wait to watch the merge sort one. This is one of the most straight forward and clear instructions I've seen that takes you from the logic, to the build, and then even addresses the time complexity and actually shows it in such a clear way and all in 10 minutes! Amazing! Thank you for the content!

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I really like the way you showed the time complexity by running the tests. Great !

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