Practice Code Example: Optimal Subarray Sum (Kadane’s Algorithm) - 10.5 | 10. Write Efficient and Well-Organized Code for Complex Problem-Solving | Data Structure
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does Kadane's Algorithm aim to achieve?

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to have a subarray.

Question 2

Easy

In terms of complexity, what is the time complexity of Kadane's Algorithm?

💡 Hint: How many times does it loop through the array?

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of Kadane's Algorithm?

  • To find the largest element
  • To find the maximum sum of contiguous subarrays
  • To sort an array

💡 Hint: Think about the context of the algorithm's use.

Question 2

True or False: Kadane's Algorithm can only deal with positive integers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how it handles negatives.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given an input array of arbitrary integers, implement a function using Kadane's Algorithm to return both the maximum sum and the corresponding contiguous subarray. Explain the modifications you made to the original algorithm.

💡 Hint: What updates do you need to make when max_current is reset?

Question 2

Discuss how Kadane's Algorithm can be adapted to handle multidimensional arrays. Provide a potential solution approach.

💡 Hint: How can you leverage multiple passes for higher dimensions?

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