Practice Space Optimization Techniques - 32.2 | 32. Backtracking, N queens - Part B | Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of space optimization in algorithms?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the resources required by an algorithm.

Question 2

Easy

Define what an attack array is in the context of the N-Queens problem.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the purpose of queens in the game.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What space complexity does the traditional N-Queens problem use?

  • O(N)
  • O(N^2)
  • O(N^3)

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how the size of the data structure grows with N.

Question 2

Is an attack array necessary for tracking attacks in the optimized approach?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the new representation methods we learned.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Implement your own space optimization for the N-Queens problem in a different programming language (like Java or C++), focusing on similar logic discussed.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Leverage language-specific features to manage your data structures effectively.

Question 2

Discuss how the method of representing attacks in N-Queens optimizes other combinatorial problems.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider problems with overlapping conditions and spatial constraints.

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