19.6.1 - Sorting and Scanning
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What is a greedy algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about local vs global decisions.
Why is it important to sort the bookings by finish time?
💡 Hint: Consider how we check for overlaps.
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What is the fundamental principle of greedy algorithms?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of greedy decision making.
True or False: Greedy strategies always produce optimal solutions.
💡 Hint: Recall the counterexamples discussed in class.
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Assume you have the following time slots: [1, 4], [3, 5], [2, 6], [5, 7]. Find the maximum number of non-overlapping intervals using a greedy approach and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Sort by finish time and choose accordingly.
Given a larger set of bookings, design and describe a more efficient timeline visualization for the above problem to help quickly identify non-overlapping slots.
💡 Hint: Think about graphical representations for clarity.
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