24.2.5 - How Memoization Works
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What is the purpose of memoization?
💡 Hint: Think about reducing repeated work in calculations.
Define the Fibonacci sequence.
💡 Hint: Recall the initial terms of the sequence.
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What is the main benefit of using memoization?
💡 Hint: Think about how it affects performance.
True or False: Dynamic programming requires recursion.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of dynamic programming.
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Design an algorithm using memoization to compute the nth Fibonacci number. Explain the time and space complexity of your solution.
💡 Hint: Focus on how you can minimize repeated work.
Critically analyze a classic recursive problem, such as calculating combinations or permutations, and redesign it using memoization. What is the expected improvement in performance?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the calculations involved and how storing results aids efficiency.
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