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2Answer out loud, not in your head
3Then compare with the answer below
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  1. 01Clarify the exact input, output, and constraints
  2. 02Describe the baseline and its bottleneck
  3. 03Choose the representation and state its invariant
  4. 04Walk through the algorithm on a small example
  5. 05Validate edge cases and complexity

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Then expect these follow-ups

  • What invariant proves the approach correct?

    Tests: correctness reasoning

  • Which constraints would force a different algorithm?

    Tests: follow-up reasoning

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