Bubble Sort Program

Overview

This C program implements the Bubble Sort algorithm to sort a list of integers in ascending order. It allows users to input a series of numbers, sorts them, and displays the sorted array. The program also offers the option to restart and sort another set of integers, providing a simple and interactive experience.

Features

• The program asks the user to input how many values they want to sort.
• It validates user input to ensure only valid integers are entered.
• The program uses the Bubble Sort algorithm to sort the numbers in ascending order.
• After sorting, the sorted array is displayed.
• The user can choose to restart the program and sort another set of integers.
• The program handles invalid inputs and allows retrying a set number of times.

Prerequisites

• A C compiler (such as GCC) is required to compile and run the program.
• A Linux environment with the compile script installed (for simplifying the compile and run process).

File Description

The main program file is sort.c.

Key Variables:

• userInput: Stores the number of integers the user wants to sort.
• userNumber: Holds each number input by the user.
• array[]: The array that stores the user input values.
• constant: Temporary variable used for swapping values during sorting.
• restart: User's choice to restart the program (1 for yes, 0 for no).
• invalid: Tracks the number of invalid input attempts.
• trial: Maximum number of invalid input attempts allowed.

Functions:

1. Main Function: Controls the main flow of the program, including input collection, sorting, and restart functionality.
2. Input Validation: Ensures that the user inputs only valid integers.
3. Bubble Sort: Sorts the array of integers in ascending order using the bubble sort algorithm.
4. Restart Mechanism: Prompts the user to restart the program after sorting the current set of integers.

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How to Compile and Run

Option 1: Manually Compile the Program

1. Compile the Program:

   Open a terminal and use the following command to compile the C program:

   gcc sort.c -o sort

2. Run the Program:

   After compiling, execute the program with the following command:

   ./sort

3. Interacting with the Program:

   • The program will first prompt you to input how many values you wish to sort. Enter a positive integer greater than 1.
   • You will then be asked to input the integers you want to sort.
   • After sorting the numbers, the program will display the sorted array.
   • You will be asked if you want to restart the program. Input 1 to restart or 0 to exit.

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Option 2: Compile Using Custom Script (Linux Users)

For Linux users, you can simplify the compilation process using a custom script that automatically compiles and runs your program without needing to manually execute the generated executable. This script also provides an interactive error reporting system for easier debugging.

1. Install the Script: You can download the script from the project repository.

   To install, run:

   git clone https://github.com/n1lby73/c-compiler
   cd c-compiler
   sudo bash install.sh

2. Usage: After installation, you can use the compile command from any directory you're working on to compile and run your C program. For example, to compile the sort.c program, run:

   compile <file_path_or_program_name>

   This command will:

   • Automatically compile the C program.
   • Run the program if there are no compilation errors.
   • If there is an error during compilation, the script will prompt you to view the error or debug it yourself.

   Example usage:

   compile sort.c

   This will:

   • Compile the sort.c file.
   • Run the compiled program (without leaving an executable file behind).
   • If there is an error, it will ask whether you want to view the error or handle it yourself.

3. Script Behavior:

   • If compilation succeeds, the script runs the program and deletes the generated executable after running it.
   • If there's a compilation error, the script will offer to show the error message or allow you to debug it yourself.
   • If the file or path is invalid, the script will notify you.

For more details on how to install and use the script, visit the project repository.

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Sample Output

How many values do you want to sort: 5

Input value number 1: 7
Input value number 2: 3
Input value number 3: 5
Input value number 4: 2
Input value number 5: 9

Your sorted array is:

2
3
5
7
9

Do you want to restart the program
1 ==> yes
0 ==> no
Please choose: 1

How many values do you want to sort: 3
Input value number 1: 12
Input value number 2: 8
Input value number 3: 5

Your sorted array is:

5
8
12

Do you want to restart the program
1 ==> yes
0 ==> no
Please choose: 0

Thanks for using this program

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Error Handling

• Invalid Input: If the user enters a non-integer value, the program will prompt them to enter a valid integer.
• Input Retry Limit: If the user enters an invalid restart option more than 3 times, the program will terminate.

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Contribution

Feel free to contribute to this project by forking the repository, reporting issues, and submitting pull requests for bug fixes or improvements.

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License

This project is open source and available under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3.0.

GPL-3.0 License Details:

• You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code.
• If you modify and distribute the code, you must release it under the same license and provide source code when distributing binaries.
• The code is provided "as-is", without any warranty, express or implied.

For more details, see the full GNU General Public License (GPL) v3.0.