Permutation Generation Methods

@article{Sedgewick1977PermutationGM,
  title={Permutation Generation Methods},
  author={Robert Sedgewick},
  journal={ACM Comput. Surv.},
  year={1977},
  volume={9},
  pages={137-164}
}
  • R. Sedgewick
  • Published 1 June 1977
  • Computer Science
  • ACM Comput. Surv.
This paper surveys the numerous methods tha t have been proposed for pe rmuta tmn enumera t ion by computer. The various algori thms which have been developed over the years are described in detail, and zmplemented in a modern ALc, oL-hke language. All of the algori thms are derived from one rumple control structure. The problems involved with implement ing the best of the algori thms on real computers are t reated m detail. Assembly-language programs are derived and analyzed fully. The paper… 
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