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find-the-shortest-superstring
[Python3] travelling sales person (TSP)
python3-travelling-sales-person-tsp-by-y-zmhy
\n\nclass Solution:\n def shortestSuperstring(self, words: List[str]) -> str:\n n = len(words)\n graph = [[0]*n for _ in range(n)] # graph as a
ye15
NORMAL
2021-05-26T04:21:13.885708+00:00
2021-05-26T04:28:31.105650+00:00
884
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\n```\nclass Solution:\n def shortestSuperstring(self, words: List[str]) -> str:\n n = len(words)\n graph = [[0]*n for _ in range(n)] # graph as adjacency matrix \n \n for i in range(n):\n for j in range(n): \n if i != j: \n for k in range(len(...
1
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['Python3']
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find-the-shortest-superstring
Java Simple and easy to understand solution, clean code with comments
java-simple-and-easy-to-understand-solut-wcj4
PLEASE UPVOTE IF YOU LIKE THIS SOLUTION\n\n\n\n\nclass Solution {\n public String shortestSuperstring(String[] words) {\n int n = words.length;\n
satyaDcoder
NORMAL
2021-05-25T04:46:19.314492+00:00
2021-05-25T04:46:19.314525+00:00
291
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**PLEASE UPVOTE IF YOU LIKE THIS SOLUTION**\n\n\n\n```\nclass Solution {\n public String shortestSuperstring(String[] words) {\n int n = words.length;\n \n int[][] overlaps = createOverlapGraph(words);\n \n int maskLen = 1 << n;\n \n //dp[mask][i] : maximum overlap of...
1
2
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0
find-the-shortest-superstring
C++ simple solution using dynamic programming
c-simple-solution-using-dynamic-programm-lmjt
cpp\n#define PSI pair<string, int>\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int calculateOverlap(string s, string pattern){\n for(int i=min((int)s.size(), (int)pa
sirkp19
NORMAL
2021-05-24T11:25:01.270581+00:00
2021-05-24T11:25:01.270610+00:00
288
false
```cpp\n#define PSI pair<string, int>\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int calculateOverlap(string s, string pattern){\n for(int i=min((int)s.size(), (int)pattern.size()); i>0; i--){\n if(s.substr((int)s.size()-i)==pattern.substr(0, i)){\n return i;\n }\n }\n ret...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
Java | the best (Held-Karp ~97%, 17ms) and the worst solution (Greedy backtracking DFS, ~1000ms)
java-the-best-held-karp-97-17ms-and-the-5i1qi
Updated this by adding Solution 2. based on Held-Karp traveling salesman DP algorithm.\n\nSolution 2 - Held-Karp optimized to run for glueable words only (~17ms
prezes
NORMAL
2021-05-24T03:07:08.167634+00:00
2021-05-24T21:10:37.330960+00:00
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Updated this by adding Solution 2. based on Held-Karp traveling salesman DP algorithm.\n\n**Solution 2 - Held-Karp optimized to run for glueable words only (~17ms)**\nThe incrementally improved solution uses Held-Karp-like algorithm (traveling salesman) with bitmask for efficiently iterating subsets of words.\nUnlike i...
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0
[]
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find-the-shortest-superstring
Rust translated DP solution
rust-translated-dp-solution-by-sugyan-6x3x
rust\nimpl Solution {\n pub fn shortest_superstring(words: Vec<String>) -> String {\n let n = words.len();\n let mut graph = vec![vec![0; n]; n
sugyan
NORMAL
2021-05-24T02:07:40.327670+00:00
2021-05-24T02:07:40.327703+00:00
212
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```rust\nimpl Solution {\n pub fn shortest_superstring(words: Vec<String>) -> String {\n let n = words.len();\n let mut graph = vec![vec![0; n]; n];\n for i in 0..n {\n for j in 0..n {\n if i != j {\n let mut k = words[j].len();\n w...
1
0
['Rust']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
[C++] Greedy merge 2 strings a time. Pick the 'best' pair according to heuristics.
c-greedy-merge-2-strings-a-time-pick-the-q142
\nclass Solution {\n static bool cmp(vector<int>& a, vector<int>& b) {\n int ascore = a[0]-a[3]-a[4];\n int bscore = b[0]-b[3]-b[4];\n i
llc5pg
NORMAL
2021-05-23T21:44:31.796421+00:00
2021-05-23T21:44:31.796466+00:00
247
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```\nclass Solution {\n static bool cmp(vector<int>& a, vector<int>& b) {\n int ascore = a[0]-a[3]-a[4];\n int bscore = b[0]-b[3]-b[4];\n if (ascore>bscore) return true;\n if (ascore<bscore) return false;\n return (a[0]>b[0]);\n }\n void printvv(const vector<vector<int>>& vv)...
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find-the-shortest-superstring
Working one-liner bug
working-one-liner-bug-by-leaderboard-dw4l
I normally don\'t like providing percentage metrics, but this is true speed: 100% time (16 ms) and 97.69% space (14.1 MB). Credits for this goes to @DBabichev (
leaderboard
NORMAL
2021-05-23T20:30:57.680143+00:00
2021-05-23T20:31:44.087412+00:00
206
false
I normally don\'t like providing percentage metrics, but this is true speed: 100% time (16 ms) and 97.69% space (14.1 MB). Credits for this goes to @DBabichev ([reference post](https://leetcode.com/problems/find-the-shortest-superstring/discuss/1225543/Python-dp-on-subsets-solution-3-solutions-%2B-oneliner-explained))....
1
0
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1
find-the-shortest-superstring
Rust Dynamic Programming
rust-dynamic-programming-by-michielbaird-01kz
The goal here is to covert the problem to the the Travelling Salesman Problem. We define and edge between 2 words as the amount of characters you need to add to
michielbaird
NORMAL
2021-05-23T19:48:28.072099+00:00
2021-05-23T19:48:28.072146+00:00
387
false
The goal here is to covert the problem to the the Travelling Salesman Problem. We define and edge between 2 words as the amount of characters you need to add to go from word1 to word2. Then we use a bitset to define which words are in the set.\n\n```\nuse std::usize;\n\n\nimpl Solution {\n \n fn recurse(\n ...
1
0
['Dynamic Programming', 'Rust']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
[c++] deep-first search with memorization
c-deep-first-search-with-memorization-by-xrqk
\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n string shortestSuperstring(vector<string>& words) {\n size_t n = words.size();\n vector<vector<int>> overlap(n, v
zonghao_li
NORMAL
2021-05-23T18:58:38.321694+00:00
2021-05-23T18:58:38.321738+00:00
228
false
```\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n string shortestSuperstring(vector<string>& words) {\n size_t n = words.size();\n vector<vector<int>> overlap(n, vector<int>(n));\n for (size_t i = 0; i < n; ++i) \n for (size_t j = 0; j < n; ++j)\n update(i, j, words, overlap);\n ...
1
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find-the-shortest-superstring
97.60% Time | 88.62% Space | C++
9760-time-8862-space-c-by-dibyajyotidhar-so3o
\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n \n string GetOverLapping(string a, string b){\n \n int M=0;\n \n int aplusb=0;\n \n
dibyajyotidhar
NORMAL
2021-01-11T16:27:23.619084+00:00
2021-01-11T16:27:23.619132+00:00
355
false
```\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n \n string GetOverLapping(string a, string b){\n \n int M=0;\n \n int aplusb=0;\n \n int bplusa=0;\n \n //string ans="";\n \n for(int i=1;i<=min(a.length(),b.length());i++){\n if(a.compare(a.length...
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2
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1
find-the-shortest-superstring
C++ easy to understand backtracking
c-easy-to-understand-backtracking-by-use-jft5
\n// Time: O(M! * ML)\n// Algo: Backtracking\n// 50/72 tests passed, TLE\n\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n // M: Number of strigs\n // L : combined length o
user8531d
NORMAL
2020-12-03T01:17:19.426381+00:00
2020-12-03T01:17:19.426412+00:00
543
false
```\n// Time: O(M! * ML)\n// Algo: Backtracking\n// 50/72 tests passed, TLE\n\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n // M: Number of strigs\n // L : combined length of all strings\n // Time: O(ML)\n string strCompress(vector<string>& svec) {\n string current = svec[0];\n \n // Find if the postfi...
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0
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find-the-shortest-superstring
bla bla bla
bla-bla-bla-by-mrghasita-gy5n
\nWe may assume that no string in A is substring of another string in A.\n\nRead this carefully, or face TLE.\nWhat this means is that, cost of adding current s
mrghasita
NORMAL
2020-12-02T09:16:13.804855+00:00
2020-12-02T09:16:13.804887+00:00
291
false
```\nWe may assume that no string in A is substring of another string in A.\n```\nRead this carefully, or face TLE.\nWhat this means is that, cost of adding current string only depend on previous string added not whole sequence. i.e previous path doesn\'t matter, only last city matters.
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find-the-shortest-superstring
Python DP solution
python-dp-solution-by-xing_yi-casi
\nclass Solution:\n def shortestSuperstring(self, A: List[str]) -> str:\n \n def overlap_length(a, b):\n for i in range(1, len(a)):\
xing_yi
NORMAL
2020-08-08T23:04:57.650402+00:00
2020-08-08T23:04:57.650437+00:00
387
false
```\nclass Solution:\n def shortestSuperstring(self, A: List[str]) -> str:\n \n def overlap_length(a, b):\n for i in range(1, len(a)):\n aa = a[i:]\n ll = len(aa)\n bb = b[:ll]\n if aa == bb:\n return ll\n ...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
[Python] 80ms A* algorithm
python-80ms-a-algorithm-by-tommmyk253-0mhn
Using ordinary TSP DP solution will try out every possible permutation and this is very time-consuming.\nSo I decided to use A algorithm to achieve some pruning
tommmyk253
NORMAL
2020-07-11T00:28:12.865670+00:00
2020-07-11T00:28:12.865704+00:00
362
false
Using ordinary TSP DP solution will try out every possible permutation and this is very time-consuming.\nSo I decided to use A* algorithm to achieve some pruning.\n\nModel the directed graph:\n1. node: a pair of state and last inserted string\'s index, as (state, last)\n2. edge: represent the number of characters need ...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
(Easy to understand) Python - Recursion + Bitmask cache + overlaps
easy-to-understand-python-recursion-bitm-44wz
There are 3 key ideas in this solution.\n\n1. calculate overlap for each string concatenation, since we don\'t need to merge two full string to make a string co
ecsca
NORMAL
2020-07-01T02:16:10.248725+00:00
2020-07-01T02:17:01.964039+00:00
464
false
There are 3 key ideas in this solution.\n\n1. calculate overlap for each string concatenation, since we don\'t need to merge two full string to make a string contains both as a substring.\n\tex) "abcd", "cde" -> "abcde" contains both as a substring.\n\n2. We are going to use recursion to build every possible cases. Wha...
1
0
['Recursion', 'Python']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
C++ TSP Solution !!!
c-tsp-solution-by-kylewzk-8wv3
\n string shortestSuperstring(vector<string>& A) {\n int N = A.size();\n vector<vector<int>> dp(1<<N, vector<int>(N, -1)), parent(1<<N, vector<
kylewzk
NORMAL
2020-02-29T14:23:53.386305+00:00
2020-02-29T14:23:53.386357+00:00
421
false
```\n string shortestSuperstring(vector<string>& A) {\n int N = A.size();\n vector<vector<int>> dp(1<<N, vector<int>(N, -1)), parent(1<<N, vector<int>(N, -1)) , dist(N, vector<int>(N, 0));\n \n for(int i = 0; i < N; i++) {\n for(int j = 0; j < N; j++) {\n if(i ==...
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find-the-shortest-superstring
Just for whom looking for a C# solution
just-for-whom-looking-for-a-c-solution-b-k6rz
\n\npublic class Solution {\n public string ShortestSuperstring(string[] A) {\n int n = A.Length;\n int[,] graph = new int[n, n];\n \n
flyingingray
NORMAL
2019-12-14T21:24:17.724772+00:00
2019-12-14T21:24:17.724806+00:00
182
false
```\n\npublic class Solution {\n public string ShortestSuperstring(string[] A) {\n int n = A.Length;\n int[,] graph = new int[n, n];\n \n // build the graph\n for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {\n for (int j = 0; j < n; j++) {\n graph[i, j] = calc(A[i], A[j]);\n...
1
0
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find-the-shortest-superstring
Python TSP, straightforward DP by using Bellman-Held-Karp algorithm
python-tsp-straightforward-dp-by-using-b-jvzb
Implement a straightforward Bellman\u2013Held\u2013Karp algorithm.\nIf we have A, B, C, D\nall the path contains 4 elements and ends with D can be written as:\n
liketheflower
NORMAL
2019-11-27T18:28:50.325240+00:00
2019-11-27T19:42:18.794870+00:00
2,469
false
Implement a straightforward Bellman\u2013Held\u2013Karp algorithm.\nIf we have A, B, C, D\nall the path contains 4 elements and ends with D can be written as:\n{A,B,C,D} ends with D\nIt can be generated from\n{A,B,C} ends with A + AD\n{A,B,C} ends with B + BD\n{A,B,C} ends with C+ CD\nPick up the path which has the mi...
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find-the-shortest-superstring
Modularized Travelling Salesman Problem Solution
modularized-travelling-salesman-problem-2w5r6
Learned from Travelling Salesman Problem\n\nclass Solution {\n public String shortestSuperstring(String[] A) {\n int n = A.length;\n int[][] gr
lxhq
NORMAL
2019-09-05T16:36:56.588499+00:00
2019-09-05T16:36:56.588536+00:00
1,259
false
Learned from [Travelling Salesman Problem](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY4HiiFHO1o)\n```\nclass Solution {\n public String shortestSuperstring(String[] A) {\n int n = A.length;\n int[][] graph = new int[n][n];\n for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {\n for (int j = 0; j < n; j++) {\n ...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
c++ easy to understand with recursion and greedy approach
c-easy-to-understand-with-recursion-and-98iz1
```\nclass Solution {\n std::vector res;\npublic:\n string shortestSuperstring(vector& arr) {\n shortestSuperstringH(arr, arr.size());\n int
afflatus
NORMAL
2019-02-23T17:57:41.376852+00:00
2019-02-23T17:57:41.376918+00:00
482
false
```\nclass Solution {\n std::vector<string> res;\npublic:\n string shortestSuperstring(vector<string>& arr) {\n shortestSuperstringH(arr, arr.size());\n int m = INT_MAX;\n int ind;\n for(int i=0;i<res.size();i++){\n if(res[i].size() < m){\n ind = i;\n m...
1
1
[]
1
find-the-shortest-superstring
A slow but easy to understand Python solution
a-slow-but-easy-to-understand-python-sol-1l8d
\nfrom functools import lru_cache\nfrom typing import *\n\nclass Solution:\n def shortestSuperstring(self, strings: List[str]) -> str:\n """\n
senmenty
NORMAL
2019-02-06T22:58:55.661004+00:00
2019-02-06T22:58:55.661047+00:00
319
false
```\nfrom functools import lru_cache\nfrom typing import *\n\nclass Solution:\n def shortestSuperstring(self, strings: List[str]) -> str:\n """\n Dynamic programming\n \n Reduce the problem of find the best concatenation for [1, 2, 3] to:\n - Choose 1 and recurse on [2, 3], and put...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
C++ Bottom up DP + KMP 20ms
c-bottom-up-dp-kmp-20ms-by-firejox-1sf5
\nclass Solution {\n static int dp[4096][12];\n static int failure[12][20];\n static int cost[12][12];\n static int trace_table[4096][12];\n \npu
firejox
NORMAL
2019-01-28T10:37:20.381051+00:00
2019-01-28T10:37:20.381121+00:00
354
false
```\nclass Solution {\n static int dp[4096][12];\n static int failure[12][20];\n static int cost[12][12];\n static int trace_table[4096][12];\n \npublic:\n string shortestSuperstring(vector<string>& A) {\n const int sz = A.size();\n const int dp_sz = 1 << sz;\n \n std::fill...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
BFS Solution with explanation
bfs-solution-with-explanation-by-zhassan-jzn6
The problem is just a slight modification of the Find Shortest Path Visiting All Nodes problem. \nBelow are some thoughts that led me to that solution:\n Findin
zhassanb
NORMAL
2018-11-19T00:42:10.642979+00:00
2018-11-19T00:42:10.643022+00:00
479
false
The problem is just a slight modification of the [Find Shortest Path Visiting All Nodes](https://leetcode.com/problems/shortest-path-visiting-all-nodes/) problem. \nBelow are some thoughts that led me to that solution:\n* Finding the worst, but correct, superstring is easy, just concatenate all the strings. \n* Let\'s ...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
JavaScript Greedy Solution with clean explaination
javascript-greedy-solution-with-clean-ex-fq93
\nvar shortestSuperstring = function(arr) {\n while (arr.length > 1) {\n let maxCommonLength = 0;\n let maxCommonString = arr[0] + arr[1];\n let maxCo
zidianlyu
NORMAL
2018-11-18T08:10:45.402898+00:00
2018-11-18T08:10:45.402971+00:00
370
false
```\nvar shortestSuperstring = function(arr) {\n while (arr.length > 1) {\n let maxCommonLength = 0;\n let maxCommonString = arr[0] + arr[1];\n let maxCommonWords = [arr[0], arr[1]];\n for (let i = 0; i < arr.length - 1; i++) {\n for (let j = i + 1; j < arr.length; j++) {\n const {commonLength,...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
Complete search (DFS) with simple prunning
complete-search-dfs-with-simple-prunning-y5fe
Straightforward DFS with the following simple prunning strategy: for every string s we pre-calculate the length of the longest possible overlap between s and an
blackskygg
NORMAL
2018-11-18T08:09:11.289589+00:00
2018-11-18T08:09:11.289633+00:00
554
false
Straightforward DFS with the following simple prunning strategy: for every string `s` we pre-calculate the length of the longest possible overlap between `s` and any other strings. Then for every possible subset `A\'`of A, we could use the sum of the precalculated lengths as an upperbound to the total overlaps that can...
1
0
[]
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
Simple Java Solution Greedy [Approximation Only, DP is the complete solution]
simple-java-solution-greedy-approximatio-x1ql
```\nimport java.util.*;\n\nclass Solution {\n private Map.Entry maxOverlap(String a, String b) {\n int len = Math.min(a.length(), b.length());\n int max
mo0000
NORMAL
2018-11-18T04:38:18.058681+00:00
2018-11-18T04:38:18.058726+00:00
639
false
```\nimport java.util.*;\n\nclass Solution {\n private Map.Entry<Integer, String> maxOverlap(String a, String b) {\n int len = Math.min(a.length(), b.length());\n int max = -1;\n String s = a + b;\n for (int i = len; i > 0; i--) {\n String right = b.substring(0, i);\n if(a.endsWith(right)) {\n ...
1
1
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4
find-the-shortest-superstring
943. Find the Shortest Superstring
943-find-the-shortest-superstring-by-g8x-r8rl
IntuitionApproachComplexity Time complexity: Space complexity: Code
G8xd0QPqTy
NORMAL
2025-01-02T03:39:32.956176+00:00
2025-01-02T03:39:32.956176+00:00
12
false
# Intuition <!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. --> # Approach <!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. --> # Complexity - Time complexity: <!-- Add your time complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ --> - Space complexity: <!-- Add your space complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ --> # Code `...
0
0
['Python']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
Commented bitmasking dp solution beats 99.5% runtime and 90% memory
commented-bitmasking-dp-solution-beats-9-xml9
ApproachStandard dp approach where states are a bitset representing which indices are included along with the last index and the value is the length of the shor
lovesbumblebees
NORMAL
2025-01-01T23:53:05.547013+00:00
2025-01-01T23:53:05.547013+00:00
18
false
# Approach Standard dp approach where states are a bitset representing which indices are included along with the last index and the value is the length of the shortest possible string matching the state requirements. We then backtrace the dp to find a minimal sequence of strings that produces the optimal result. The ...
0
0
['Dynamic Programming', 'Bit Manipulation', 'C++']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
Dijkstra + Bitmask AC
dijkstra-bitmask-ac-by-kalpit00-ybs1
If TSP DP is too impossible for anyone to remember, this is a relatively easier approach It uses Dijkstra with a Custom Node object which stores the index of
kalpit00
NORMAL
2024-12-22T23:41:22.961611+00:00
2024-12-22T23:41:22.961611+00:00
22
false
If TSP DP is too impossible for anyone to remember, this is a relatively easier approach It uses Dijkstra with a Custom `Node` object which stores the `index` of the word, a `bitmask` to determine which of the `n` words have been visited/added, a `cost` variable similar to the one used in Official solution and the ac...
0
0
['Java']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP)
travelling-salesman-problem-tsp-by-brynn-0cfq
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\n Describe your approach to solving the problem. \n\n# Complexity\n- Time
Brynner
NORMAL
2024-11-14T12:38:53.090266+00:00
2024-11-14T12:38:53.090306+00:00
29
false
# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\n<!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. -->\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\n<!-- Add your time complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ -->\n\n- Space complexity:\n<!-- Add your space complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ --...
0
0
['Python3']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
Bitmasking + DP + KMP
bitmasking-dp-kmp-by-adidala-divishath-r-5xm2
Intuition\n1) First we need to know which one to pick before what, there 2^n possibilities\n2) Use bit masking so that we will know how many strings are alread
Adidala-Divishath-Reddy
NORMAL
2024-11-02T14:50:24.389177+00:00
2024-11-02T14:50:24.389214+00:00
14
false
# Intuition\n1) First we need to know which one to pick before what, there 2^n possibilities\n2) Use bit masking so that we will know how many strings are already used before we pick current string.\n\n# Approach\n1) First find common substring when we combine two strings into one. which would be suffix of one and pre...
0
0
['C++']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
C# DP
c-dp-by-everest911119-y7zk
Intuition\nDP\n\n# Approach\ndp[mask][i] := min distance to visit nodes (represented as a binary state s) once and only once and the path ends with node i.\n\n#
everest911119
NORMAL
2024-10-31T21:09:24.364408+00:00
2024-10-31T21:09:24.364448+00:00
4
false
# Intuition\nDP\n\n# Approach\ndp[mask][i] := min distance to visit nodes (represented as a binary state s) once and only once and the path ends with node i.\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\nO(n^2*2^n)\n\n- Space complexity:\nO(n*2^n)\n\n# Code\n```csharp []\nusing System.Runtime.CompilerServices;\nusing System.Run...
0
0
['Dynamic Programming', 'Bit Manipulation', 'C#']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
Python3-459 ms Beats 66.48%
python3-459-ms-beats-6648-by-hassam_472-2fww
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\n Describe your approach to solving the problem. \n\n# Complexity\n- Time
hassam_472
NORMAL
2024-10-19T13:06:39.743662+00:00
2024-10-19T13:06:39.743693+00:00
20
false
# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\n<!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. -->\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\n<!-- Add your time complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ -->\n\n- Space complexity:\n<!-- Add your space complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ --...
0
0
['Python3']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
BackTracking+DP
backtrackingdp-by-linda2024-8tch
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\n Describe your approach to solving the problem. \n\n# Complexity\n- Time
linda2024
NORMAL
2024-10-12T01:07:49.692409+00:00
2024-10-12T01:07:49.692436+00:00
4
false
# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\n<!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. -->\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\n<!-- Add your time complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ -->\n\n- Space complexity:\n<!-- Add your space complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ --...
0
0
['C#']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
C++ Bitmask DP: maintain choice made at each step of the recursion.
c-bitmask-dp-maintain-choice-made-at-eac-uz56
\n# Code\ncpp []\nint sufPref[12][12];\nint dp[12][1<<12];\nint choice[12][1<<12];\n\nclass Solution {\n private:\n\n int n;\n \n // length of t
pradyumnaym
NORMAL
2024-10-09T20:22:39.823913+00:00
2024-10-09T20:28:31.538579+00:00
10
false
\n# Code\n```cpp []\nint sufPref[12][12];\nint dp[12][1<<12];\nint choice[12][1<<12];\n\nclass Solution {\n private:\n\n int n;\n \n // length of the permutations\n int f(int last, int mask, vector<string> &words) {\n // if all strings added, no extra length\n if (mask == (1<<n) - 1) re...
0
0
['C++']
0
find-the-shortest-superstring
String Matching || Bitmask || DP || Beats 100%
string-matching-bitmask-dp-beats-100-by-ow0e3
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\nBitMask and dp\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\nO((1<<12)(13))\n\n- S
surajnishad930
NORMAL
2024-10-09T10:21:35.514290+00:00
2024-10-09T10:21:35.514331+00:00
9
false
# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\nBitMask and dp\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\nO((1<<12)*(13))\n\n- Space complexity:\nO((1<<12)*(13))\n\n# Code\n```cpp []\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int overlap[13][13];\n int Max_overlap(string &a,string &b){...
0
0
['C++']
0
patching-array
Solution + explanation
solution-explanation-by-stefanpochmann-89bf
Solution\n\n int minPatches(vector& nums, int n) {\n long miss = 1, added = 0, i = 0;\n while (miss <= n) {\n if (i < nums.size() &&
stefanpochmann
NORMAL
2016-01-27T05:07:57+00:00
2018-10-27T00:57:14.137408+00:00
64,164
false
**Solution**\n\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n long miss = 1, added = 0, i = 0;\n while (miss <= n) {\n if (i < nums.size() && nums[i] <= miss) {\n miss += nums[i++];\n } else {\n miss += miss;\n added++;\n }\n...
1,111
6
[]
99
patching-array
🔥 🔥 🔥 💯 Easy to understand | Greedy Approach | Detailed Explanation 🔥 🔥 🔥
easy-to-understand-greedy-approach-detai-ddek
To look into solutions to other problems visit my leetcode profle\n\n# Intuition\n\n- The code works like providing change with limited coin denominations. Supp
bhanu_bhakta
NORMAL
2024-06-16T00:20:24.821547+00:00
2024-06-16T01:53:16.220375+00:00
41,216
false
To look into solutions to other problems visit my [leetcode profle](https://leetcode.com/u/bhanu_bhakta/)\n\n# Intuition\n\n- The code works like providing change with limited coin denominations. Suppose you need to cover every amount up to \uD835\uDC5B cents. If you can\'t make exact change for a particular amount mis...
251
2
['C++', 'Java', 'Go', 'Python3', 'Kotlin', 'JavaScript']
18
patching-array
C++, 8ms, greedy solution with explanation
c-8ms-greedy-solution-with-explanation-b-ht04
show the algorithm with an example,\n\nlet nums=[1 2 5 6 20], n = 50.\n\nInitial value: with 0 nums, we can only get 0 maximumly.\n\nThen we need to get 1, sinc
dragonpw
NORMAL
2016-05-14T17:47:35+00:00
2018-10-13T02:35:01.199312+00:00
13,355
false
show the algorithm with an example,\n\nlet nums=[1 2 5 6 20], n = 50.\n\nInitial value: with 0 nums, we can only get 0 maximumly.\n\nThen we need to get 1, since nums[0]=1, then we can get 1 using [1]. now the maximum number we can get is 1. (actually, we can get all number no greater than the maximum number)\n\n nu...
160
0
[]
16
patching-array
✅LeetCode Hard in 6 mins 💯Beats 100% - Explained with [ Video ] - C++/Java/Python/JS - Arrays
leetcode-hard-in-6-mins-beats-100-explai-ld15
\n\n\n\n# YouTube Video Explanation:\n\n **If you want a video for this question please write in the comments** \n\n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujU-jeO1v-k
lancertech6
NORMAL
2024-06-16T04:51:05.832180+00:00
2024-06-16T09:39:10.488614+00:00
10,892
false
![Screenshot 2024-06-16 101219.png](https://assets.leetcode.com/users/images/ff67e801-bf2d-4892-994a-a403c2e01141_1718513489.2109172.png)\n\n\n\n# YouTube Video Explanation:\n\n<!-- **If you want a video for this question please write in the comments** -->\n\n<!-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujU-jeO1v-k -->\n\nhttp...
91
1
['Array', 'Binary Search', 'Greedy', 'Python', 'C++', 'Java', 'JavaScript']
5
patching-array
[Python] 2 solutions: merge intervals + greedy, explained
python-2-solutions-merge-intervals-greed-mm2l
Solution 1\nLet as keep all possible numbers we can get as list of intervals, for example 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12 is [[0, 2], [4, 5], [12, 12]]. Then when we add new
dbabichev
NORMAL
2021-08-29T08:09:58.574034+00:00
2021-08-29T08:09:58.574069+00:00
3,936
false
#### Solution 1\nLet as keep all possible numbers we can get as list of intervals, for example `0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12` is `[[0, 2], [4, 5], [12, 12]]`. Then when we add new number we can merge our intervals, using idea of Problem **0056**. What numbers we need to add next? We need to add number `3` in our example, the sma...
79
5
['Greedy']
9
patching-array
Python O(n) with detailed explanation
python-on-with-detailed-explanation-by-y-2jlo
Initialize an empty list, keep adding new numbers from provided nums into this list, keep updating the coverage range and ensure a continus coverage range. If y
yuanzhi247012
NORMAL
2019-07-19T04:44:05.512209+00:00
2020-02-06T08:03:53.530327+00:00
2,667
false
Initialize an empty list, keep adding new numbers from provided nums into this list, keep updating the coverage range and ensure a continus coverage range. If you do so, you only need to care about whether the newly added number will break the coverage range or not.\n\nSuppose 1~10 is already covered during this proces...
57
0
[]
10
patching-array
详细解释/Detailed Explanation with Example
xiang-xi-jie-shi-detailed-explanation-wi-i9h8
\u4F8B\u5B50\uFF08Example\uFF09\n\n[1,2,3,5,10,50,70], n=100\n1. Seeing 1, we know [1,1] can be covered\n2. Seeing 2, we know [1,3] can be covered\n3. Similarly
lishichengyan
NORMAL
2019-04-23T06:41:22.012744+00:00
2019-04-23T06:41:22.012815+00:00
2,293
false
**\u4F8B\u5B50\uFF08Example\uFF09**\n\n[1,2,3,5,10,50,70], n=100\n1. Seeing 1, we know [1,1] can be covered\n2. Seeing 2, we know [1,3] can be covered\n3. Similarly for 3, [1,6] can be covered\n4. for 5, [1,11] can be covered\n5. for 10, [1, 21] can be covered\n6. for 50, however, we have to add a patch, if the patch i...
42
0
[]
9
patching-array
✅✅Fastest 💯💯 Efficient 💎💎Simplest Solution 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️DryRun🔥🔥
fastest-efficient-simplest-solution-dryr-9ia0
Thanks for checking out my solution.This post has been made with ❤ by Alok KhansaliDo Upvote if this helped 👍🎯Approach : Greedy 🤑Intuition 🔮Leetcode walo ne wee
TheCodeAlpha
NORMAL
2024-06-16T08:00:45.565747+00:00
2025-01-07T16:58:50.074086+00:00
2,267
false
#### Thanks for checking out my solution. #### This post has been made with ❤ by [Alok Khansali](https://leetcode.com/u/TheCodeAlpha/) ### Do Upvote if this helped 👍 # 🎯Approach : Greedy 🤑 <!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. --> # Intuition 🔮 <!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this ...
39
0
['Array', 'Math', 'Greedy', 'C++', 'Java', 'Python3']
4
patching-array
C++ Simple and Easy Explained Solution, 7-Short-Lines
c-simple-and-easy-explained-solution-7-s-3x0q
Idea:\nEvery time count reaches a number that the next element in nums is greater than it, we need a patch.\nIf we add the number itself, count can be doubled b
yehudisk
NORMAL
2021-08-29T12:10:35.212338+00:00
2021-08-29T12:10:35.212390+00:00
2,653
false
**Idea:**\nEvery time `count` reaches a number that the next element in `nums` is greater than it, we need a patch.\nIf we add the number itself, `count` can be doubled because we can add the new number to any of the previous numbers.\nSo if `count` = 7, and the next number in `nums` is 10, if we add 7 to `nums` now we...
37
2
['C']
5
patching-array
Rigorous Mathematical Proof | No Lucky Guess/Intuition
rigorous-mathematical-proof-no-lucky-gue-dtnt
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\n\n# Algorithm (with explaination on an example)\n\nAt any point, if the n
prabhatjha26
NORMAL
2024-06-16T10:40:20.425486+00:00
2024-06-17T08:12:26.697671+00:00
840
false
# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\n\n# Algorithm (with explaination on an example)\n\nAt any point, if the next item in the array is greater than (sum of all previous elements plus 1), then add (sum of all previous elements plus 1)\nin the array.\n\nInitializ...
35
0
['Python']
3
patching-array
✔✔ Patching Array. Simple Solution with Explanation
patching-array-simple-solution-with-expl-ljkb
\nint minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n long miss = 1, added = 0, i = 0;\n while (miss <= n) {\n if (i < nums.size() && nums[i] <= miss) {\n
inomag
NORMAL
2021-08-29T07:16:08.779881+00:00
2021-08-29T07:21:10.782490+00:00
1,679
false
```\nint minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n long miss = 1, added = 0, i = 0;\n while (miss <= n) {\n if (i < nums.size() && nums[i] <= miss) {\n miss += nums[i++];\n } else {\n miss += miss;\n added++;\n }\n }\n return added;\n}\n```\n\nLet **miss*...
29
10
[]
6
patching-array
Share my greedy solution by Java with simple explanation (time: 1 ms)
share-my-greedy-solution-by-java-with-si-u7uo
public static int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n\t\tlong max = 0;\n\t\tint cnt = 0;\n\t\tfor (int i = 0; max < n;) {\n\t\t\tif (i >= nums.length || max < num
liqiwei
NORMAL
2016-01-27T09:53:11+00:00
2018-10-02T05:40:35.766686+00:00
6,917
false
public static int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n\t\tlong max = 0;\n\t\tint cnt = 0;\n\t\tfor (int i = 0; max < n;) {\n\t\t\tif (i >= nums.length || max < nums[i] - 1) {\n\t\t\t\tmax += max + 1;\n\t\t\t\tcnt++;\n\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\tmax += nums[i];\n\t\t\t\ti++;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\treturn cnt;\n\t}\n\nThe var...
27
1
[]
7
patching-array
100% Beats | Easy to Understand | Detailed Step by Step Explaination | Greedy Approach
100-beats-easy-to-understand-detailed-st-hdw9
Problem Statement\nWe are given a sorted integer array nums and an integer n. Our task is to determine the minimum number of patches required to ensure that any
tanishqsingh
NORMAL
2024-06-16T03:30:37.806551+00:00
2024-06-16T04:20:43.666166+00:00
4,303
false
# Problem Statement\nWe are given a sorted integer array `nums` and an integer `n`. Our task is to determine the minimum number of patches required to ensure that any number in the range `[1, n]` can be formed by summing some elements from the array `nums`. Each element in `nums` can only be used once.\n\n# Highly Opti...
17
0
['Greedy', 'C++', 'Java', 'Python3', 'JavaScript']
3
patching-array
A concrete example to work down the algorithm
a-concrete-example-to-work-down-the-algo-321o
\nThink it reversely: the maximum value we can form based on a given set of numsers?\nif for a give set [1, ..., k], and anything less or equal to k is already
winkee
NORMAL
2020-06-12T12:19:11.063444+00:00
2020-06-12T12:28:54.994359+00:00
825
false
\nThink it reversely: the maximum value we can form based on a given set of numsers?\nif for a give set [1, ..., k], and anything less or equal to k is already covered. then anything [k+1 .... k + k) must also be covered! In another word, if we have k and all value before k is covered, then the later part [k, 2*k) is a...
17
0
[]
1
patching-array
💯✅🔥Easy Java ,Python3 ,C++ Solution|| 0 ms ||≧◠‿◠≦✌
easy-java-python3-c-solution-0-ms-_-by-s-urpt
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \nThe idea behind this solution is to keep track of the largest number that can be repres
suyalneeraj09
NORMAL
2024-06-16T02:01:02.894764+00:00
2024-06-16T02:01:02.894789+00:00
2,327
false
# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\nThe idea behind this solution is to keep track of the largest number that can be represented using the given numbers and the patches added so far. We start with the first number in the nums array, and if it is greater than the current lar...
14
0
['Array', 'C++', 'Java', 'Python3']
4
patching-array
My simple accepted C++ solution
my-simple-accepted-c-solution-by-violinv-2vqi
Idea: 1. Check the content if the current one is within sum +1, which is the total sum of all previous existing numbers. If yes, we proceed and update sum. If n
violinviolin
NORMAL
2016-02-03T06:48:41+00:00
2016-02-03T06:48:41+00:00
3,853
false
Idea: 1. Check the content if the current one is within sum +1, which is the total sum of all previous existing numbers. If yes, we proceed and update sum. If not, we patch one number that is within sum + 1. \n2. Keep updating the sum until it reaches n.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n...
14
0
['C++']
4
patching-array
Simple intuitive and well-explained solution accepted as best in C
simple-intuitive-and-well-explained-solu-d6rc
Before we hack this, we should be generous and think nothing about performance and try to come up with a sub-problem of it and then boot it from the beginning p
lhearen
NORMAL
2016-02-22T11:39:36+00:00
2016-02-22T11:39:36+00:00
3,882
false
Before we hack this, we should be generous and think nothing about performance and try to come up with a sub-problem of it and then boot it from the beginning point.\n\nSo before we truly get started, let's suppose we are in a state where we can reach <font color="#ff0000">**top**</font> by its sub-array nums[0...i] th...
12
2
['Iterator']
7
patching-array
Beats 98% users.. efficient and easy to understand solution 🆒
beats-98-users-efficient-and-easy-to-und-i27v
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\n Describe your approach to solving the problem. \n\n# Complexity\n- Time
Aim_High_212
NORMAL
2024-06-16T03:21:52.417711+00:00
2024-06-16T03:21:52.417744+00:00
64
false
# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\n<!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. -->\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\n<!-- Add your time complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ -->\n\n- Space complexity:\n<!-- Add your space complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ --...
11
0
['C', 'Python', 'C++', 'Java', 'Python3']
0
patching-array
[Greedy + Formal Proof + Tutorial] Patching Array
greedy-formal-proof-tutorial-patching-ar-agth
Topic : Greedy\nGreedy algorithms are a class of algorithms that make locally optimal choices at each step with the hope of finding a global optimum solution.
never_get_piped
NORMAL
2024-06-16T01:41:30.228032+00:00
2024-06-21T04:51:12.483256+00:00
1,533
false
**Topic** : Greedy\nGreedy algorithms are a class of algorithms that make locally optimal choices at each step with the hope of finding a global optimum solution. In these algorithms, decisions are made based on the information available at the current moment without considering the consequences of these decisions in ...
11
0
['C', 'PHP', 'Python', 'Java', 'Go', 'JavaScript']
7
patching-array
Simple 9-line Python Solution
simple-9-line-python-solution-by-myliu-kgi9
class Solution(object):\n def minPatches(self, nums, n):\n """\n :type nums: List[int]\n :type n: int\n :rtyp
myliu
NORMAL
2016-04-18T06:21:29+00:00
2016-04-18T06:21:29+00:00
1,835
false
class Solution(object):\n def minPatches(self, nums, n):\n """\n :type nums: List[int]\n :type n: int\n :rtype: int\n """\n miss, i, added = 1, 0, 0\n while miss <= n:\n if i < len(nums) and nums[i] <= miss:\n ...
10
2
['Python']
2
patching-array
Python | Easy
python-easy-by-khosiyat-s12f
see the Successfully Accepted Submission\n\n# Code\n\nclass Solution(object):\n def minPatches(self, nums, n):\n ans = 0\n sum_val = 1\n
Khosiyat
NORMAL
2024-06-16T05:12:04.634820+00:00
2024-06-16T05:12:04.634854+00:00
423
false
[see the Successfully Accepted Submission](https://leetcode.com/problems/patching-array/submissions/1289786216/?envType=daily-question&envId=2024-06-16)\n\n# Code\n```\nclass Solution(object):\n def minPatches(self, nums, n):\n ans = 0\n sum_val = 1\n m = len(nums)\n i = 0\n\n whil...
9
0
['Python3']
1
patching-array
NOT so hard || Easy to understand || Beginner friendly code || Python 3
not-so-hard-easy-to-understand-beginner-avk59
Intuition\n\nThe goal is to ensure that we can form all integers from 1 to n using a given array of positive integers (nums). If certain numbers are missing in
Saksham_chaudhary_2002
NORMAL
2024-06-16T01:05:08.810594+00:00
2024-06-16T01:05:08.810613+00:00
1,262
false
# Intuition\n\nThe goal is to ensure that we can form all integers from 1 to n using a given array of positive integers (nums). If certain numbers are missing in the array to form the desired range, we need to determine the minimum number of additional integers (patches) required. The key insight here is that to cover ...
9
1
['Array', 'Greedy', 'Python3']
5
patching-array
Simple C++ 12ms easy understanding O(n)
simple-c-12ms-easy-understanding-on-by-a-fl5u
class Solution {\n public:\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n if (n == 0) return 0;\n int num = nums.size();\n
algoguruz
NORMAL
2016-01-27T17:12:05+00:00
2016-01-27T17:12:05+00:00
1,733
false
class Solution {\n public:\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n if (n == 0) return 0;\n int num = nums.size();\n long reach = 0;\n int patch = 0;\n for (int i = 0; i < num; ){\n while (nums[i] > reach + 1){\n ...
8
1
[]
1
patching-array
1ms Java solution with explain
1ms-java-solution-with-explain-by-codepl-2lne
public int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n int index = 0;\n int addedCount = 0;\n long canReachTo = 0;\n while( canReachTo < n){\n
codeplexer
NORMAL
2016-04-09T04:44:02+00:00
2016-04-09T04:44:02+00:00
2,915
false
public int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n int index = 0;\n int addedCount = 0;\n long canReachTo = 0;\n while( canReachTo < n){\n if( nums.length > index){\n int nextExisting = nums[index];\n if(nextExisting == canReachTo + 1){\n ...
8
0
[]
4
patching-array
beats 100%
beats-100-by-vigneshreddy06-cyk5
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\n Describe your approach to solving the problem. \n\n# Complexity\n- Time
vigneshreddy06
NORMAL
2024-06-16T11:25:02.196442+00:00
2024-06-16T11:25:02.196468+00:00
48
false
# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\n<!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. -->\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\n<!-- Add your time complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ -->\n\n- Space complexity:\n<!-- Add your space complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ --...
7
0
['C++', 'Python3']
0
patching-array
Easy to understand C++ solution beats 100%
easy-to-understand-c-solution-beats-100-vdb2c
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \nIf the current sum < nums[i]-1, then we cannot create nums[i] using the sum, we need to
anuragkumar2608
NORMAL
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2024-06-16T07:03:09.532173+00:00
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# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\nIf the current sum < nums[i]-1, then we cannot create nums[i] using the sum, we need to add sum+1 to the array,so next the sum becomes sum += sum + 1.\n# Approach\n<!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. -->\nEach time while a...
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Python solution faster than 97% with explanation
python-solution-faster-than-97-with-expl-vfs2
\n you just need to figure out one thing:\n if you can sum up from 1 to 10, what happen if you have another number\n suppose this number is 2, then you can sum
flyingspa
NORMAL
2021-05-20T14:12:36.353830+00:00
2021-05-20T14:14:22.299924+00:00
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\n* you just need to figure out one thing:\n* if you can sum up from 1 to 10, what happen if you have another number\n* suppose this number is 2, then you can sum up from 1 to 12\n* suppose this number is 11, then you can sum up from 1 to 21 \n* suppose this number is 12, then you can\'t get 11 and the consecutive sum ...
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[recommend for beginners]clean C++ implementation with detailed explanation
recommend-for-beginnersclean-c-implement-8zmr
we run the code on an example to illustrate the ideas:\n \n [1, miss) : the right miss is open field\n\n nums=[1,5,10] n=20\n\n in
rainbowsecret
NORMAL
2016-02-04T01:49:53+00:00
2016-02-04T01:49:53+00:00
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we run the code on an example to illustrate the ideas:\n \n [1, miss) : the right miss is open field\n\n nums=[1,5,10] n=20\n\n initialize state : miss=1 i=0 size=3\n\nmiss=1 : i=0\n\n if find [number<=1] in nums { i++ } else add 1 to nums update miss+=1 [1,2)\...
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Java Solution, Beats 100.00%
java-solution-beats-10000-by-mohit-005-lz8y
Intuition \n\nThe problem requires adding the minimum number of patches (elements) to an array such that any number from 1 to n can be formed by the sum of some
Mohit-005
NORMAL
2024-06-16T02:43:22.704387+00:00
2024-06-16T02:43:22.704420+00:00
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# Intuition \n\nThe problem requires adding the minimum number of patches (elements) to an array such that any number from 1 to `n` can be formed by the sum of some elements in the array. The key is to iteratively ensure that every integer up to `n` can be constructed using the existing elements and the patches added s...
6
0
['Java']
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patching-array
✅Simple and Easy Solution🔥
simple-and-easy-solution-by-kg-profile-941u
Code\n\nclass Solution:\n def minPatches(self, nums: List[int], n: int) -> int:\n p = 0\n x = 1\n i = 0\n \n while x <= n:
KG-Profile
NORMAL
2024-06-16T01:28:51.942305+00:00
2024-06-16T01:28:51.942322+00:00
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# Code\n```\nclass Solution:\n def minPatches(self, nums: List[int], n: int) -> int:\n p = 0\n x = 1\n i = 0\n \n while x <= n:\n if i < len(nums) and nums[i] <= x:\n x += nums[i]\n i += 1\n else:\n p += 1\n ...
6
0
['Python3']
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patching-array
Simple Easy to Understand Java Solution || Faster than 100%
simple-easy-to-understand-java-solution-go0ci
Logic\n\nIterating the nums[], and keeps adding them up, and we are getting a running sum. At any position, if nums[i] > sum+1, them we are sure we have to patc
rohitkumarsingh369
NORMAL
2021-08-29T16:17:57.453194+00:00
2021-08-29T16:20:02.049375+00:00
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**Logic**\n```\nIterating the nums[], and keeps adding them up, and we are getting a running sum. At any position, if nums[i] > sum+1, them we are sure we have to patch \na sum+1 because all nums before index i can\'t make sum+1 even add all of them up, and all nums after index i are all simply too large.\n```\n\n**Sol...
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['Java']
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[C++ | Python3 | JAVA] Easy Approach with simple solution
c-python3-java-easy-approach-with-simple-twi5
APPROACH\n Let us assume that we are on some ith element of the array.\n We were successfullly able to create each and every number till the range arr[i]-1 by t
Maango16
NORMAL
2021-08-29T11:17:58.618318+00:00
2021-08-29T11:17:58.618359+00:00
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**APPROACH**\n* Let us assume that we are on some `i`th element of the array.\n* We were successfullly able to create each and every number till the range `arr[i]-1` by taking some numbers from arr in the range `0` to `i-1`. \n* Hence after choosing `arr[i]` we can create numbers from `0` to `arr[i]-1 + arr[i]` . \n\t*...
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patching-array
*Java* here is my greedy version with brief explanations (1ms)
java-here-is-my-greedy-version-with-brie-cc91
Greedy idea: add the maximum possible element whenever there is a gap\n\n public int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n int count = 0;\n long pr
elementnotfoundexception
NORMAL
2016-01-27T05:44:26+00:00
2016-01-27T05:44:26+00:00
2,070
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Greedy idea: add the maximum possible element whenever there is a gap\n\n public int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n int count = 0;\n long priorSum = 0; // sum of elements prior to current index\n for(int i=0; i<nums.length; i++) {\n \tif(priorSum>=n) return count; // done\n \twh...
6
0
['Java']
1
patching-array
Greedy solution in Python
greedy-solution-in-python-by-gavincode-88e5
I used a greedy algorithm. When traversing through the given number list, consider each number as a goal and resource. When in the for loop for the ith number,
gavincode
NORMAL
2016-01-27T07:10:22+00:00
2016-01-27T07:10:22+00:00
1,063
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I used a greedy algorithm. When traversing through the given number list, consider each number as a **goal** and **resource**. When in the for loop for the *ith* number, try to add some numbers so that you can represent every number in the range [ 1, nums[i] ). Then, add the *ith* number to your source for further loop...
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1
[]
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patching-array
Patching Array - Solution Explanation and Code (Video Solution Available)
patching-array-solution-explanation-and-hpndr
Video SolutionIntuitionTo cover all numbers in the range [1, n] using the given array nums, we need to ensure that every integer in the range can be formed as t
CodeCrack7
NORMAL
2025-01-18T01:34:05.755715+00:00
2025-01-18T01:34:05.755715+00:00
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# Video Solution [https://youtu.be/3XvfM0fOnjc?si=hz58mAXHPF62vVxq]() # Intuition To cover all numbers in the range `[1, n]` using the given array `nums`, we need to ensure that every integer in the range can be formed as the sum of one or more elements from `nums`. If `nums` lacks certain values necessary to achieve t...
5
0
['Java']
0
patching-array
✅5 lines only , Fastest Greedy Efficient Simplest Solution with DryRun in C++
5-lines-only-fastest-greedy-efficient-si-di9c
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n> First of all, we have to understand what we want.\n\nWe want that nums must have the
sidharthjain321
NORMAL
2024-06-16T21:56:29.223810+00:00
2024-06-16T22:22:11.258128+00:00
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# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n> First of all, we have to understand what we want.\n\nWe want that `nums` must have the required elements, so that there combinations of numbers will sum upto n, i.e., from `[1,n]` both inclusive.\n**At every step we will check , for eac...
5
0
['Array', 'Greedy', 'Sorting', 'C++']
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patching-array
💯JAVA Solution Explained in HINDI
java-solution-explained-in-hindi-by-the_-cff7
https://youtu.be/Qk1elv8QGj0\n\nFor explanation, please watch the above video and do like, share and subscribe the channel. \u2764\uFE0F Also, please do upvote
The_elite
NORMAL
2024-06-16T13:23:31.906410+00:00
2024-06-16T13:23:31.906524+00:00
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https://youtu.be/Qk1elv8QGj0\n\nFor explanation, please watch the above video and do like, share and subscribe the channel. \u2764\uFE0F Also, please do upvote the solution if you liked it.\n\n# Subscribe:- [ReelCoding](https://www.youtube.com/@reelcoding?sub_confirmation=1)\n\nSubscribe Goal:- 500\nCurrent Subscriber:...
5
0
['Java']
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patching-array
Very Easy C++ Solution with Video Explanation
very-easy-c-solution-with-video-explanat-65ym
Video Explanation\nhttps://youtu.be/YPY6EOfYANY?si=6NQWVso6wi1OiFtU\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:O(nums.size())\n Add your time complexity here, e.g. O(n) \
prajaktakap00r
NORMAL
2024-06-16T04:26:55.934462+00:00
2024-06-16T04:26:55.934481+00:00
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# Video Explanation\nhttps://youtu.be/YPY6EOfYANY?si=6NQWVso6wi1OiFtU\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:$$O(nums.size())$$\n<!-- Add your time complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ -->\n\n- Space complexity:$$O(1)$$\n<!-- Add your space complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ -->\n\n# Code\n```\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int minPa...
5
0
['C++']
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patching-array
💯✅🔥Easy Java ,Python3 ,C++ Solution|| 0 ms ||≧◠‿◠≦✌
easy-java-python3-c-solution-0-ms-_-by-s-0ocj
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \nThe idea behind this solution is to keep track of the largest number that can be repres
suyalneeraj09
NORMAL
2024-06-16T00:58:53.434035+00:00
2024-06-16T01:58:39.374160+00:00
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# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\nThe idea behind this solution is to keep track of the largest number that can be represented using the given numbers and the patches added so far. We start with the first number in the nums array, and if it is greater than the current lar...
5
0
['Array', 'C++', 'Java', 'Python3']
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patching-array
Python || Math
python-math-by-in_sidious-6c8w
Intuition\nIf sum of all the numbers considered till now is x, we can form all the numbers from 1 to x. This condition is True every time.\n\n# Approach\nKeep a
iN_siDious
NORMAL
2023-02-05T18:03:01.873190+00:00
2023-02-05T18:11:31.213254+00:00
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# Intuition\nIf sum of all the numbers considered till now is x, we can form all the numbers from 1 to x. This condition is True every time.\n\n# Approach\nKeep a variable limit which tracks till what max value we can form which is nothing but sum of all values considered till now.\nIf we encounter any number i.e. num ...
5
0
['Math', 'Python', 'Python3']
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patching-array
C++ 4ms 98% greedy solution w/ explanation
c-4ms-98-greedy-solution-w-explanation-b-uv5k
The idea is to greedily add the maximum missing number, and the numbers from nums once we can reach those numbers.\n\nWhy this works\n\nAssume we have nums = [1
guccigang
NORMAL
2019-08-21T00:26:46.038193+00:00
2020-01-27T19:35:20.495473+00:00
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The idea is to greedily add the maximum missing number, and the numbers from ```nums``` once we can reach those numbers.\n\n**Why this works**\n\nAssume we have ```nums = [1, 5, 10]``` and we want all numbers to 20. To start thing off, we need to look for a 1. We have a 1 in the array, so are we good. Then we look for ...
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4ms C++ Greedy solution with explanation(极简代码+详细中文注释)
4ms-c-greedy-solution-with-explanationji-jhza
\n/*\n\u9996\u5148\u53EF\u4EE5\u786E\u5B9A\u7684\u662F\uFF0C\nnums\u4E2D\u5FC5\u7136\u5305\u542B1\uFF0C\u5982\u679C\u4E0D\u5305\u542B1\uFF0C\u90A3\u4E48[1,n]\u8
leetcoderchen
NORMAL
2018-11-21T13:51:57.748816+00:00
2018-11-21T13:51:57.748856+00:00
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```\n/*\n\u9996\u5148\u53EF\u4EE5\u786E\u5B9A\u7684\u662F\uFF0C\nnums\u4E2D\u5FC5\u7136\u5305\u542B1\uFF0C\u5982\u679C\u4E0D\u5305\u542B1\uFF0C\u90A3\u4E48[1,n]\u8FD9\u4E2A\u8303\u56F4\u4E2D\u76841\u5C31\u6CA1\u6CD5\u5B9E\u73B0\n\u5176\u6B21\u6570\u7EC4\u4E2D\u7684\u5143\u7D20\u4E0D\u80FD\u91CD\u590D\u4F7F\u7528\uFF0C\...
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Share my simple Java code
share-my-simple-java-code-by-mach7-ny9s
public class Solution {\n public int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n int count = 0, i = 0;\n for (long covered=0; covered < n; )
mach7
NORMAL
2016-02-03T08:57:25+00:00
2016-02-03T08:57:25+00:00
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public class Solution {\n public int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n int count = 0, i = 0;\n for (long covered=0; covered < n; ) {\n if ((i<nums.length && nums[i]>covered+1) || i>=nums.length) { // at this moment, we need (covered+1), patch it.\n cov...
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0
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patching-array
C# Solution for Patching Array Problem
c-solution-for-patching-array-problem-by-wybg
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \nThe intuition behind this solution is that we aim to cover the range of sums from 1 to
Aman_Raj_Sinha
NORMAL
2024-06-16T12:28:02.586540+00:00
2024-06-16T12:28:02.586572+00:00
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# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\nThe intuition behind this solution is that we aim to cover the range of sums from 1 to n using the elements in nums and additional patches if necessary. However, this solution uses a dynamic approach to iteratively extend the maximum sum ...
4
0
['C#']
1
patching-array
BEATS 100% users with java | simple approach
beats-100-users-with-java-simple-approac-gjwt
\n\n\n# Approach\n Describe your approach to solving the problem. \n- The algorithm uses a while loop to iterate from 1 to n (inclusive) and checks if the curre
sukritisinha0717
NORMAL
2024-06-16T06:17:48.239514+00:00
2024-06-16T06:17:48.239552+00:00
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![image.png](https://assets.leetcode.com/users/images/2c28542c-27dd-4461-bb74-f0f91a9826e2_1718518467.8376067.png)\n\n\n# Approach\n<!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. -->\n- The algorithm uses a while loop to iterate from 1 to n (inclusive) and checks if the current miss value can be obtained using the...
4
0
['Java']
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patching-array
✅ Easy C++ Solution
easy-c-solution-by-moheat-y510
Code\n\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n long long int sum = 0;\n int cnt = 0;\n int i = 0;\n
moheat
NORMAL
2024-06-16T00:35:40.279309+00:00
2024-06-16T00:35:40.279327+00:00
613
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# Code\n```\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n long long int sum = 0;\n int cnt = 0;\n int i = 0;\n while(sum < n)\n {\n if(i<nums.size() && nums[i] <= sum+1)\n {\n sum = sum + nums[i++];\n }\n ...
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['C++']
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patching-array
330: Solution with step by step explanation
330-solution-with-step-by-step-explanati-roue
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\n\nTo solve this problem, we can use a greedy approach. We start with a va
Marlen09
NORMAL
2023-03-01T05:44:13.323724+00:00
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# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\n\nTo solve this problem, we can use a greedy approach. We start with a variable miss that represents the smallest number that cannot be formed by summing up any combination of the numbers in the array. Initially, miss is set...
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0
['Array', 'Greedy', 'Python', 'Python3']
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patching-array
✅C++ || Explained in Hinglish || Easy
c-explained-in-hinglish-easy-by-mayank88-yiq3
\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n // Approach -\n // Ham kya karege ki ek reach variable lenge\n // Reach hame bataega ki kis number tak ham pohoch sakt
mayank888k
NORMAL
2022-03-12T19:50:38.405919+00:00
2022-03-12T19:50:38.405948+00:00
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```\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n // Approach -\n // Ham kya karege ki ek reach variable lenge\n // Reach hame bataega ki kis number tak ham pohoch sakte he jo hamare pass number he unse\n // Ham kya krege ki jab tak reach < n tab tak lopp chalaege\n \n // Agar reach < nums[i] to matlab abhi ham n...
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Concise Java Solution Faster than 100% with in depth explanation
concise-java-solution-faster-than-100-wi-c6y5
Explaination:\nInput: [1, 5, 10]\n\nInitially, our reach is 0. Let\'s start the process of adding elts step by step:\n1) Adding 1st elt, doesn\'t make us miss e
1_mohit_1
NORMAL
2021-09-13T04:56:52.864330+00:00
2021-09-13T04:56:52.864376+00:00
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Explaination:\nInput: [1, 5, 10]\n\nInitially, our **reach is 0**. Let\'s start the process of adding elts step by step:\n1) Adding 1st elt, doesn\'t make us miss elts. Since, reach is 0 and 1st element is 1. So Now **reach=1**.\n2) Now, adding 2nd elt(i.e. 5) makes us miss elts 2,3,4 since reach is only 1 till now. So...
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My 8 ms O(N) C++ code
my-8-ms-on-c-code-by-lejas-1hcg
The basic idea is to use "bound" to save the maximum number that can be generated with nums[0..i-1] and the added numbers (i.e. using nums[0..i-1] and the added
lejas
NORMAL
2016-01-28T14:57:33+00:00
2016-01-28T14:57:33+00:00
803
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The basic idea is to use "bound" to save the maximum number that can be generated with nums[0..i-1] and the added numbers (i.e. using nums[0..i-1] and the added numbers, we can generate all the numbers in [1..bound]). If bound is less than n and nums[i] is larger than bound+1, then we need to add bound+1, which extend ...
4
0
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patching-array
Python solution + clear explanation, o(|nums| + log n)
python-solution-clear-explanation-onums-4mlp5
We want to form all numbers from 1 to n. Let's assume we already have the solutions for a smaller problem. We have an array to reach all numbers up to k, 1 <= k
pbarrera
NORMAL
2016-10-28T12:13:31.934000+00:00
2016-10-28T12:13:31.934000+00:00
380
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We want to form all numbers from 1 to n. Let's assume we already have the solutions for a smaller problem. We have an array to reach all numbers up to k, 1 <= k < n, but not more. We have used nums<sub>0</sub> to nums<sub>i</sub> to create that array plus some patches. The next element is k+1. There is no way we can cr...
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0
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patching-array
Simple || Easy to Understand || Clear
simple-easy-to-understand-clear-by-kdhak-encw
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n\n# Approach\n Describe your approach to solving the problem. \n\n# Complexity\n- Time
kdhakal
NORMAL
2024-10-07T04:55:22.529067+00:00
2024-10-07T04:55:22.529095+00:00
3
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# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n\n# Approach\n<!-- Describe your approach to solving the problem. -->\n\n# Complexity\n- Time complexity:\n<!-- Add your time complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ -->\n\n- Space complexity:\n<!-- Add your space complexity here, e.g. $$O(n)$$ --...
3
0
['Java']
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patching-array
Why not you tried Prefix Sum !!! Greedy Approach O(logN)
why-not-you-tried-prefix-sum-greedy-appr-p06s
Intuition\nIf we have non-descending array [a, ....., b, c, ....., d] and the consecutive numbers formed from subarray [a, ....., b] are k and c >= k-1, then w
k_patil092
NORMAL
2024-06-16T11:11:59.465802+00:00
2024-06-16T11:11:59.465832+00:00
133
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# Intuition\nIf we have non-descending array $$[a, ....., b, c, ....., d]$$ and the consecutive numbers formed from subarray $$[a, ....., b]$$ are $$k$$ and $$c >= k-1$$, then we can ensure that the consecutive numbers formed from subarray $$[a, ....., b, c]$$ will be $$k+c$$.\n\nFor example,\nGiven $$nums = [1,2,3,6,...
3
0
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patching-array
Intuitive Approach with Observation and Dry Run ✅💯
intuitive-approach-with-observation-and-pfw4n
Minimum Number of Patches\n\n## Problem Statement\nGiven a sorted array of positive integers nums and an integer n, you need to add the minimum number of patche
_Rishabh_96
NORMAL
2024-06-16T07:25:09.738551+00:00
2024-06-16T07:25:09.738570+00:00
100
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# Minimum Number of Patches\n\n## Problem Statement\nGiven a sorted array of positive integers `nums` and an integer `n`, you need to add the minimum number of patches to the array such that every number in the range `[1, n]` can be formed by the sum of some elements in the array.\n\n## Intuition\nTo solve the problem,...
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0
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patching-array
Binary Search || Code With Comments || Super Easy
binary-search-code-with-comments-super-e-5aad
Intuition\n\nThe code is well commented. This is the intuition for isPossible function in the code first read the comments in the code to get a better understan
vikalp_07
NORMAL
2024-06-16T06:08:06.416999+00:00
2024-06-16T06:08:06.417029+00:00
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# Intuition\n\n**The code is well commented. This is the intuition for isPossible function in the code first read the comments in the code to get a better understanding**\n\nThe isPossible Function in my code is based on the fact that if we have n consequtive numbers starting from 1,\nthen we can make each and every su...
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0
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patching-array
Simple solution in Java!! With dry run ✅✅✅✅
simple-solution-in-java-with-dry-run-by-qkrbd
Intuition\nTo ensure all numbers from 1 to n can be formed using a given array nums, we can add the smallest missing number that cannot be formed so far. This m
PavanKumarMeesala
NORMAL
2024-06-16T04:31:03.930446+00:00
2024-06-16T04:31:03.930486+00:00
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## Intuition\nTo ensure all numbers from 1 to `n` can be formed using a given array `nums`, we can add the smallest missing number that cannot be formed so far. This minimizes the number of patches needed.\n\n## Approach\n1. **Initialize**: Start with the smallest missing number `patch` set to 1 and counters for total ...
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Easy Java Solution | Greedy | Beats 100 💯✅
easy-java-solution-greedy-beats-100-by-s-ivls
Min Patches Problem\n\n## Problem Description\n\nGiven a sorted integer array nums and a positive integer n, your goal is to compute the minimum number of patch
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2024-06-16T02:59:42.933390+00:00
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# Min Patches Problem\n\n## Problem Description\n\nGiven a sorted integer array `nums` and a positive integer `n`, your goal is to compute the minimum number of patches required to ensure that every integer in the range `[1, n]` can be formed as a sum of some elements from `nums`. A patch is an integer that you can add...
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🔥 🔥 🔥 💯 Easy to understand || Greedy Approach || Detailed Explanation || Python,C++,Java🔥 🔥 🔥
easy-to-understand-greedy-approach-detai-ysou
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n The code works like providing change with limited coin denominations. Suppose you need
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NORMAL
2024-06-16T02:04:40.924111+00:00
2024-06-16T02:04:40.924139+00:00
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# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n* The code works like providing change with limited coin denominations. Suppose you need to cover every amount up to \uD835\uDC5B cents. If you can\'t make exact change for a particular amount miss, it indicates you lack a coin of value l...
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0
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patching-array
🔥Explained :🔥 🔥 c++🔥 🔥sorting 🔥 🔥100% faster🔥 🔥Tricky🔥💯💯 ⬆⬆⬆
explained-c-sorting-100-faster-tricky-by-kycs
Intuition\n Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. \n1. if we can make all number from 1 to n, and nums[i] = 5 => then we can make all numbe
sandipan103
NORMAL
2023-12-03T05:41:33.902741+00:00
2023-12-03T05:41:33.902771+00:00
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# Intuition\n<!-- Describe your first thoughts on how to solve this problem. -->\n1. if we can make all number from 1 to n, and nums[i] = 5 => then we can make all number from 1 to n+5\n\n2. if we can make (1 to n) then we need to make the next number i.e n+1;\n\n3. **Case-1 :** the current number (i.e `nums[i] > requ...
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patching-array
TIME O(n), SPACE (1) || C++ || EASY TO UNDERSTAND || SHORT & SWEET
time-on-space-1-c-easy-to-understand-sho-ve4c
\n/*\ni E to [1,n]\nreach at ith day if nums[j]<=i+1 than add nums[j] into i else add i+1 in to ith day\n*/\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int minPatches(vect
yash___sharma_
NORMAL
2023-03-28T06:35:29.130752+00:00
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````\n/*\ni E to [1,n]\nreach at ith day if nums[j]<=i+1 than add nums[j] into i else add i+1 in to ith day\n*/\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n long long sum = 0, cnt = 0, i = 0;\n while(sum<n){\n if(i<nums.size()&&nums[i]<=sum+1){\n ...
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Shortest Solution | C++ | greedy
shortest-solution-c-greedy-by-hritik_014-m95v
\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n int patches = 0, i = 0, sz = nums.size();\n long count = 1;\n
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```\nclass Solution {\npublic:\n int minPatches(vector<int>& nums, int n) {\n int patches = 0, i = 0, sz = nums.size();\n long count = 1;\n while (count <= n) {\n \n if (i < sz && nums[i] <= count) \n count += nums[i++];\n \n else {\n ...
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patching-array
Java | Simple solution
java-simple-solution-by-pulkitswami7-dukq
\n\nUPVOTE IF YOU FIND IT USEFUL\n\n\n\nclass Solution {\n public int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n int patches = 0, i = 0;\n long val = 1;
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<hr>\n\n***UPVOTE IF YOU FIND IT USEFUL***\n<hr>\n\n```\nclass Solution {\n public int minPatches(int[] nums, int n) {\n int patches = 0, i = 0;\n long val = 1;\n \n while(val <= n){\n if(i < nums.length && nums[i] <= val){\n val += nums[i++];\n }\n ...
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Python, O(n), greedy
python-on-greedy-by-404akhan-trmi
Consider some prefix of our array and say the minimal number it can\'t achieve is minn, if the next number is greater than minn we won\'t be able to achieve min
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Consider some prefix of our array and say the minimal number it can\'t achieve is `minn`, if the next number is greater than `minn` we won\'t be able to achieve `minn` at all (since all numbers are increasing and greater than `minn`) thus next number must be less or equal than `minn` if not so we need to patch with suc...
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[C++ Solution ] Detailed explanation -- greedy
c-solution-detailed-explanation-greedy-b-plwh
Let\'s start from an example, the given vector input = {1, 4, 6, 10}, n = 20;\n\nSince we are aimed to cover all the numbers in range [1, 20], let\'s consider t
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NORMAL
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Let\'s start from an example, the given vector input = {1, 4, 6, 10}, n = 20;\n\nSince we are aimed to cover all the numbers in range [1, 20], let\'s consider the elements one by one.\nWe may create an aiding vector<int> aid, which is used to contain all the elements that have been covered SO FAR.\nOf course, this "aid...
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