Function sorted_str 

pub fn sorted_str(data: &[&str]) -> Vec64<String>

Creates a new sorted collection of owned strings from string references.

Copies string references into owned String objects within a Vec64 container and sorts them lexicographically. Returns a new sorted collection while preserving the original string references for scenarios requiring owned string data.

Parameters

• data: Source slice of string references to be copied and sorted

Returns

A new Vec64<String> containing owned, sorted string copies from the input references.

Memory Allocation

• String allocation: Each string reference copied into a new String object
• Container allocation: Vec64 provides 64-byte aligned storage for optimal performance
• Heap usage: Total memory proportional to sum of string lengths plus container overhead

Performance Characteristics

• O(n) string allocation and copying (proportional to total string length)
• O(n log n) sorting time complexity with string comparison overhead
• Memory overhead: Requires additional heap space for all string content

String Ownership

• Input references: Original string references remain unchanged
• Output strings: New owned String objects independent of input lifetime
• Memory management: Vec64 handles automatic cleanup of owned strings

Usage Example

use simd_kernels::kernels::sort::sorted_str;

let words = ["zebra", "apple", "banana", "cherry"];
let sorted = sorted_str(&words);
// sorted contains owned Strings: ["apple", "banana", "cherry", "zebra"]
// original words slice unchanged