Re: Spell checker optimizationn

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> Although, I often use binary searches for the very reasons mentioned.
> (EASY) In fact, many times I will even use binary searches in un-sorted,
> linked lists or files.  Although I have to parse through pointers, key
> comparisons are kept at a minimum.

How can you use a binary search on an unsorted list?

Most of my research goes into building a better brute force algorithm, since
the data I work with can get keys from anywhere in the dataspace. Sorting
beforehand therefore is more trouble than it's worth.

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