4.2 - Interesting Applications
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Practice Questions
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Define Longest Common Subsequence.
💡 Hint: Think about how sequences can match but still differ.
What does dynamic programming help achieve in LCS computation?
💡 Hint: Remember the method of breaking down problems.
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What is the primary function of the Longest Common Subsequence (LCS)?
💡 Hint: Consider the goal of matching instead of sorting.
True or False: In LCS, the order of characters does not matter.
💡 Hint: Think about how subsequences are defined.
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Challenge Problems
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You have two words, 'ABCDGH' and 'AEDFHR'. Calculate the LCS and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Look for the longest matching order.
Describe how you would implement LCS using dynamic programming and address any challenges you might face.
💡 Hint: Focus on how to manage the boundaries and tracking of indices.
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