Think of it this way. You tear all of the pages out of a book and throw them on the floor.
Now I say go find (XYZ) content on page 234.
Well now you need to sort through this mess just to find page 234; THEN locate the content.
If the pages were still in the book you could turn to page 234 pretty darn quick.
Further if their were a legend in the beginning of the book that said (XYZ) content was on page 234, second paragraph, third sentence, you would be able to turn right to what I want.
SQL Server.
Select one or more rows (Single row index / Composite index) and create an index on this data.
Now when you run queries you can sort by the data that you need rather than SCANNING the entire table looking for it.
SO in conclusion you want to SEARCH for data against an INDEX (Sort) for performance, scalability, speed.
More efficient searching and sorting of records in a database can be achieved through the use of indexing. An index creates a data structure that allows the database management system to quickly locate and retrieve specific records without scanning the entire dataset. Additionally, optimized algorithms and data structures, such as B-trees or hash tables, enhance performance by minimizing search times and improving sorting operations. Properly designing the database schema and queries also contributes to efficiency.
Grouping in a report involves organizing data into categories based on shared attributes, allowing for easier analysis of related information. Sorting, on the other hand, arranges the data in a specific order, either ascending or descending, based on a chosen field, such as date or value. While grouping provides a structured view of data segments, sorting focuses on the sequence of individual data entries. Together, they enhance the report's clarity and usability.
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Searching allows you to find data that meets specific criteria. Sorting allows you to organize that data, based upon the rules you choose (most common is alphabetical).
When you're searching for something you are simply examining each entity, comparing them with another entity in order to locate a match. When you're sorting entities, you are re-arranging the order of those entities. In both cases you will perform a comparison between two entities at a time, the only real difference is that you do not re-arrange the entities when searching.
vikram
Yes, searching and sorting are fifferent things.
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me too searching!!
Classification is sorting out things due to scientific process. Partition is eminent domain.
looking is like searching, seeing is unexpected.
Searching: the engine searches for your criteria, and shows any result found. Filtering: the engine searches the same way, but excludes things you tell it to ignore.
Surfing is more like just looking around and searching usually has a goal in mind.
I think your sad to actually have to ask this.. but maybe I'm sad for searching about it and then awnsering your question...
Although the two terms look similar but they have different meanings . Search refers to finding something from a group of other things. While sorting refers to arranging things in a particular order.Searching information is LOOKING for it, SEARCHING.. Sorting is to put your information in a particular order. SELECT FirstName, LastName WHERE CustomerType = 'Consumer' (The above is your SEARCH. This will locate the information you want to find) ORDER BY LastName The Above SORTS your information in alphabetical order by last name.