# Timsort: Fastest sorting algorithm for real world problems. - DEV Community 👩‍💻👨‍💻

<https://dev.to/s_awdesh/timsort-fastest-sorting-algorithm-for-real-world-problems--2jhd>

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- Saved: August 15, 2018 (2018-08-16T01:08:28Z)
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## What Jamie wrote

I wasn't aware of Timsort and it’s unique approach.

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