C/C++ Numbers in Ascending Order in C++

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The discussion centers around writing a C++ program to sort ten integers input by the user in ascending order. The original poster is struggling with sorting techniques and seeks a more efficient method than using lengthy conditional statements. Suggestions include using the bubble sort algorithm, which involves repeatedly swapping adjacent elements if they are out of order, as it is simple for beginners. Other participants recommend utilizing the Standard Template Library (STL) and the sort() function for a more elegant solution, while also advising against using deprecated headers like iostream.h. The importance of proper output formatting is highlighted, with a reminder to use loops for displaying the sorted array elements. Overall, the conversation emphasizes beginner-friendly sorting methods and proper coding practices in C++.
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i have to write such a program that takes 10 integers from user and show them in ascending order.

My attempt was ---

#include<iostream.h>
#include<conio.h>

int main()
{
int a[10];

for(int i=0; i<10; i++) //this loop is used for getting the 10 integers from user
cin>>a;

...... // here I'm stuck. I couldn't find how should i sort them. I can sort
// number using 'if..else if' statement which makes the program lengthy
// for this propblem.

getch();
return 0;
}

So please help me if anyone knows how to sort 10 integers so that it doesn't make the codes lengthy.
thanks in advance
 
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Why not just use qsort? Or are you required to actually write the low-level sorting algorithm directly? If so, I'd look at the Wikipedia pages on qsort and heapsort for some ideas; they have pretty good explanations and psuedocode.
 
A bubble sort is quick and easy to code. Simple go through your list swaping adjacent numbers if they are out of order. Repeat until there are no swaps.
 
If you are allowed to use the stl and the vector container, try sort().
 
thanks to all replied...Actually I'm newbie in c++. I haven't studied qsort, heapsort or vector container..
swapping technique is suitable for my level...I used it in the for loop

for(int p=0; p<9; p++)
{
for(int i=0; i<9; i++)
{
if(a>a[i+1]) // comparison between two adjacent array elements
{
holder=a; // holder holds the value temporarily
a=a[i+1];
a[i+1]=holder;
}
}
}
 
Depends what sort of class this is !
If you are supposed to write the sort then bubble sort is easiest - justify your choice over a qsort by saying that the speed difference is small for only 10numbers !
If this is a real programming class then use.

vector<int>a;
for( ...
a.push_back( input )
}

sort(a.begin(),a.end());
 
obviously it vl not show the output coz nobody written cout<<a;
line anywhere
i tried to write it at d end of all for loops bt it shows address of a integer
 
akhil12123 said:
cout<<a;
You'd need a loop and use cout<<a; .
 
mdnazmulh, do not use the header iostream.h. It is deprecated, and not part of standard C++.

Please use the following instead.

Code:
#include <iostream>

And unless you want to prefix standard library names with "std::" use the following.

Code:
using namespace std;

jim mcnamara said:
If you are allowed to use the stl and the vector container, try sort().

std::sort would work with arrays/pointers too.
 
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Code:
#include <iostream.h>
void main()
{
const int max=50; //sets the maximum size of the array
int num[max]; //the array can be initialized from here num={2,3,6,4,3,7,8,,4...n};
int holder;
//if array is initialized then no need for this for loop
  for(int m=0; m<max; m++)
  {
  cout<<"Enter number "<<(m+1)<<" : ";
  cin>>num[m];
  }


  for(int p=0; p<(max-1); p++)
	{
	 for(int i=0; i<(max-1); i++)
	 {
		if(num[i]>num[i+1]) // comparison between two adjacent array elements
		{
		 holder=num[i]; // holder holds the value temporarily
		 num[i]=num[i+1];
		 num[i+1]=holder;
		}
	 }
  }
  //now to print the sorted array
  for(int j=0; j<max; j++)
  {
  cout<<" "<<num[j];        //This prints the array out in ascending order on the same line
                       //<<endl; could be placed at the end to print on different line
  }
}
 
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#include <iostream.h>
#include<conio.h>

void main ( )
{
int arr[100] , size , hold ;
START :
cout << "\n Enter the size of the array ( not more than 100 ) : " ;
cin >> size ;
if ( size > 100 )
{
cout << "\n Size is more than 100 ... Please re enter .. " ;
getch ( ) ;
clrscr ( ) ;
goto START ;
}
cout << "\n Enter " << size << "elements ... \n" ;
for ( int i = 0 ; i < size ; i ++ )
cin >> arr;
for ( i = 0 ; i < (size-1) ; i++ )
{
for ( int j = i+1 ; j < size ; j++ )
{
if ( arr[j] < arr )
{
hold = arr[j] ;
arr[j] = arr ;
arr = hold;
}
}
}
cout << "\n The sorted array : \n ";
for ( i=0 ; i < size ; i++ )
cout << arr[size] << " ";
getch ( ) ;
}
 

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