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PROC SORT sorting algorithm

Posted 10-11-2018 10:59 AM (1517 views)

 

What is the name of sorting algorithm used by PROC SORT?

 

How does it work?

 

How is it similar to simpler sorting algorithms?

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Re: PROC SORT sorting algorithm

Posted 10-11-2018 02:42 PM (1486 views)  |   In reply to pink_poodle

The Web seem to suggest it is called a threaded sort and is proprietary to SAS. 

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Re: PROC SORT sorting algorithm

Posted 10-11-2018 02:42 PM (1487 views)  |   In reply to pink_poodle

The Web seem to suggest it is called a threaded sort and is proprietary to SAS. 

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