multi-way merge

When Sorting Gets Complex, Guided Merge Sort Finds the Smart Path

Sorting messy, real-world data often forces a tradeoff between speed and stability. This piece on Guided Merge Sort takes that tension seriously, showing how a clever use of the `goto` operator lets an algorithm intelligently switch between ordinary and multi-way merging. It's a practical, human-centered refinement, not a flashy rewrite of the fundamentals. For readers tracking algorithmic robustness, the related post on *Clean Architecture Removes the Signals Your Agent Needs* explores how structure can mislead automated tools.