Insertion Sort

Insertion sort is a simple sorting algorithm that works similar to the way you sort playing cards in your hands. The array is virtually split into a sorted and an unsorted part. Values from the unsorted part are picked and placed at the correct position in the sorted part.
Algorithm 
To sort an array of size n in ascending order: 
1: Iterate from arr[1] to arr[n] over the array. 
2: Compare the current element (key) to its predecessor. 
3: If the key element is smaller than its predecessor, compare it to the elements before. Move the greater elements one position up to make space for the swapped element.
Example: 


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