How is the algorithm to compare a "lot" of strings, tell z frequency and tell which similar strings are found in which index?

[CoderForEver]

I was working on conflation .... and I have 25 text boxes .. I collected this strings on an array ... But It becomes a headache for me to compare the 25 strings , and if there are similar strings I want to know how many different strings are there..... the frequency and in which index they are found ... I couldn't have the idea of the algorithm to do that ... Please just show me the algorithm and I will work out the rest my self ... Thank you

[Lost User]

Maybe you should sort them first and then your comparisons will be somewhat easier, as you can find groups without having to do repeated compares.

[CoderForEver]

Depending on what am going to sort them ? .... is it by name .. or by wat?

[Lost User]

CoderForEver wrote:

Depending on what am going to sort them ? .... is it by name .. or by wat?

No idea! It's your data so you are the one who has to decide how you want the information ordered. What are your criteria for similarity and difference?

[CoderForEver]

the similarity is just checking z words i.e checking the 25 strings ... if string1 and string 2 are the same then string 2 and 3 and soon

[Lost User]

CoderForEver wrote:

the similarity is just checking z words

Then I guess you sort on that ...

[Alan Balkany]

Using a NameValueCollection will do the sorting for you. If the string isn't in the collection, insert it with a count of 1. If it IS there, increment the count. The collection will instantly tell you how many different strings there are with the Count member.