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Articles by Arnab Chakraborty
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Program to find area of largest square of 1s in a given matrix in python
Suppose we have a binary matrix, we have to find the area of the largest square of 1s in that given matrix using dynamic programming. Problem Understanding Given a binary matrix containing only 0s and 1s, we need to find the area of the largest square submatrix that contains only 1s. For example, if the input matrix is ? .cell { fill: white; stroke: #333; stroke-width: 1; } .one { fill: #4CAF50; } ...
Read MoreProgram to find largest rectangle area under histogram in python
A histogram is a graphical representation where data is displayed using bars of different heights. The largest rectangle area problem asks us to find the maximum rectangular area that can be formed under the histogram bars. Given a list of heights representing histogram bars, we need to find the area of the largest rectangle that fits completely under the bars. Problem Example For the input nums = [3, 2, 5, 7], the histogram looks like: .bar { fill: #4CAF50; stroke: #333; ...
Read MoreProgram to find minimum swaps required to make given anagram in python
Suppose we have two strings S and T and they are anagrams of each other. We have to find the minimum number of swaps required in S to make it same as T. So, if the input is like S = "kolkata" T = "katloka", then the output will be 3, as we can swap in this sequence: [katloka (given), kotlaka, koltaka, kolkata]. Algorithm To solve this, we will follow these steps − Define a function util(). This will take S, T, i if i >= size of S, then return 0 ...
Read MoreProgram to find nearest number of n where all digits are odd in python
Given a number n, we need to find the nearest number where all digits are odd. When two values are equidistant from n, we return the larger one. For example, if the input is n = 243, the output will be 199 because it's the closest number to 243 where all digits (1, 9, 9) are odd. Algorithm To solve this problem, we follow these steps: Find the first even digit from left to right If no even digit exists, return the original number ...
Read MoreProgram to find maximum difference of adjacent values after deleting k numbers in python
Given a sorted list of numbers, we need to delete k values to minimize the maximum difference between adjacent elements. This problem uses dynamic programming to find the optimal solution. Problem Understanding If we have nums = [15, 20, 30, 400, 1500] and k = 2, removing [400, 1500] leaves [15, 20, 30] with maximum adjacent difference of 10 (between 20 and 30). Algorithm Steps The approach follows these steps − Calculate differences between consecutive elements Use dynamic programming to try removing elements from both ends Find the minimum possible maximum difference ...
Read MoreProgram to find maximum credit we can get by finishing some assignments in python
Suppose we have two lists of the same size representing course assignments: deadlines and credits. Here deadlines[i] shows the deadline day for assignment i and credits[i] represents the amount of credits we get for assignment i. We have one day to complete an assignment, and it can be completed before or on the deadline day. We cannot do multiple assignments at the same time. We have to find the maximum credit we can gain by finishing some subset of assignments. So, if the input is like deadlines = [1, 2, 2, 2] and credits = [4, 5, 6, 7], ...
Read MoreProgram to check number of ways we can move k times and return back to first place in python
Suppose we are at position 0 of an n-length array, and on each step, we can move right one place, left one place (not exceeding bounds), or stay at the same position. We need to find how many unique walks of exactly k steps return us back to index 0. If the answer is very large, return it modulo 10^9 + 7. So, if the input is like n = 7, k = 4, then the output will be 9. The possible action sequences are ? [Right, Right, Left, Left] [Right, Left, Right, Left] [Stay, Stay, Stay, ...
Read MoreProgram to find number of steps to solve 8-puzzle in python
The 8-puzzle is a classic sliding puzzle game where you have a 3x3 grid with numbers 0-8, and you need to arrange them in order by sliding tiles into the empty space (represented by 0). This problem asks us to find the minimum number of steps to solve the puzzle using a breadth-first search approach. Understanding the Problem Given a 3x3 board with numbers 0-8 (no duplicates), we can swap the 0 with any of its adjacent neighbors. The goal is to arrange the numbers in sequential order from 0 to 8. For example, if we have ...
Read MoreProgram to check whether we can form 24 by placing operators in python
Suppose we have a list of four numbers, each number is in range 1 to 9, in a fixed order. We need to place operators (+, -, *, /) between the numbers and group them with brackets to check whether it is possible to get the value 24 or not. So, if the input is like nums = [5, 3, 6, 8, 7], then the output will be True, as (5 * 3) - 6 + (8 + 7) = 24. Approach We will use a recursive approach to generate all possible results by splitting the array ...
Read MoreProgram to find number of days it will take to burn all trees in python
Suppose we have a 2D matrix that represents a forest where there are three types of cells: 0 (empty cell), 1 (tree cell), and 2 (tree on fire cell). Every day, a tree catches fire when there is an adjacent (top, down, left, right, not diagonal) tree on fire. We have to find the number of days it would take for every tree to be on fire. If that is not possible, return -1. Problem Example If the input matrix is: 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 ...
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