Practice Memoization (41.2.3) - Memoization and dynamic programming - Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Question 1 Easy

Define memoization in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how caching works in web browsers.

Question 2 Easy

What is the base case in recursion?

💡 Hint: Consider examples like factorial or Fibonacci.

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Question 1

What technique helps to avoid redundant calculations in recursive functions?

Recursion
Memoization
Dynamic Programming

💡 Hint: Think about how values can be stored for future reference.

Question 2

Dynamic programming is primarily concerned with iterative solving of problems. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how dynamic programming operates compared to recursive methods.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Implement a memoized Fibonacci function from scratch without referring to any guides.

💡 Hint: Use a dictionary for storing previously computed Fibonacci numbers.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a real-world scenario where dynamic programming would shine, detailing how you would apply these concepts.

💡 Hint: Think about logistics and how route planning can be optimized.

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