WorstCaseInputs
WorstCaseInputs refers to the set of input data that causes an algorithm or system to exhibit its maximum resource consumption under a given model, typically measured in time or space. The concept is central to worst-case analysis in computer science.
In algorithm analysis, worst-case complexity is the upper bound on resource use for all inputs of size
Examples include quicksort with naive pivot selection, which can take quadratic time on already sorted or reverse-sorted
To mitigate worst-case behavior, designers use randomized algorithms, improved pivot strategies, or switch to different algorithms;
In practice, worst-case analysis guides performance guarantees and system design, but real workloads may differ. Testing