shell - How could the UNIX sort command sort a very large file? -


the unix sort command can sort large file this:

sort large_file

how sort algorithm implemented?

how come not cause excessive consumption of memory?

the algorithmic details of unix sort command says unix sort uses external r-way merge sorting algorithm. link goes more details, in essence divides input smaller portions (that fit memory) , merges each portion @ end.


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