Key Differences Between Linear Search and Binary Search

1. How They Search:

   • Linear Search:
     • Looks at each item one by one.
     • This can be really slow, especially if there are a lot of items.
   • Binary Search:
     • Cuts the list in half with each step.
     • Needs the list to be in order, which can be tricky.

2. Speed:

   • Linear Search:
     • The slowest it can be takes time based on the number of items ($O(n)$).
   • Binary Search:
     • Much quicker! The slowest it can be takes time based on the log of the number of items ($O(\log n)$).

Takeaway: Knowing when to use each search method can save you time. Also, learning how to sort lists makes using binary search easier.