Ascending Order
Definition
Ascending order refers to arranging items in increasing numerical or alphabetical value. The smallest value comes first, followed by larger values.
Analogy
Imagine standing in line at a concert where people are arranged by their ticket numbers. In ascending order, those with lower ticket numbers will be closer to the front of the line.
Related terms
Descending Order: Descending order is the opposite of ascending order; it arranges items from largest to smallest value.
Comparator Interface: The Comparator interface allows custom sorting of objects based on specific criteria.
Bubble Sort: Bubble sort is a simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.
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