Practice Backtracking (34.2.1) - Generating permutations - Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Question 1 Easy

Define backtracking in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think of it as a trial-and-error process.

Question 2 Easy

What is the smallest permutation of the numbers [0, 1, 2]?

💡 Hint: Arrange the numbers in increasing order.

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Question 1

What does backtracking primarily involve?

Finding random solutions
Incrementing digits
Systematic exploration of all options

💡 Hint: Think of strategies that involve trial and error.

Question 2

True or False: The largest permutation of a given set is the same as the smallest permutation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of ascending and descending order.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the letters [p, q, r, s] and their permutations, determine the 3rd permutation in lexicographical order, and explain your reasoning process.

💡 Hint: Try writing out the permutations to see the order clearly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider the array [2, 3, 1]. Use backtracking to find all unique permutations of this array and detail the method.

💡 Hint: Think about how each decision could branch into further smaller decisions.

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