External Sorting Program

Description

This program generates binary files containing floating-point numbers in double format or unsigned integers in uint64_t format. It also provides functionality for sorting these files efficiently using external sorting techniques.

Environment

• Compiler: Microsoft Visual C++ (MSVC) 19.42.34435 (Visual Studio 2022)
• C++ Standard: C++20 or later
• Platform: Windows x64

Usage

Sorting Mode

ExternalSorter.exe -s/--sort <input_file> <output_file> <uint64|double> [-a/--ascending | -d/--descending]

Generation Mode

ExternalSorter.exe -g/--generate <output_file> <number_of_values> <uint64|double>

Compilation

This project is designed to be built using Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

Steps:

1. Open ExternalSorter.sln in Visual Studio.
2. Select the desired build configuration (Release or Debug).
3. Build the solution (Ctrl + Shift + B).

The resulting executable will be located in the x64/Release or x64/Debug directory, depending on the selected configuration.