5.9 - Space Complexity
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What is edit distance?
💡 Hint: Think about the ways we can change one string to become another.
What are the three operations considered in edit distance?
💡 Hint: Consider the changes you can make to each character of a string.
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What is another name for edit distance?
💡 Hint: Consider notable figures in the field of computer science.
True or False: Edit distance can only be calculated for words of equal length.
💡 Hint: Remember how the operations work regardless of string size.
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Given the strings 'algorithm' and 'altruistic', calculate the edit distance and explain your reasoning step-by-step.
💡 Hint: Map out the operations clearly to check each transformation.
Consider a string 'sunday' compared to 'saturday'. Determine the edit distance and provide a clear justification for each step.
💡 Hint: Visualize the changes to ensure clarity.
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