Greedy Algorithms
Introduction to greedy algorithms and their application in optimization problems, such as coin change or shortest path.
Key Questions
- Explain the core principle of a greedy algorithm and when it is applicable.
- Analyze scenarios where a greedy approach might not yield the optimal solution.
- Design a greedy algorithm to solve a simple optimization problem.
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