13.3.5 - Backtracking Algorithms
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What is a backtracking algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about solving puzzles incrementally.
Give an example of a problem that can be solved using backtracking.
💡 Hint: Consider games or puzzles.
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What is the main function of backtracking algorithms?
💡 Hint: Consider how these algorithms manage their steps.
Backtracking algorithms can utilize pruning to:
💡 Hint: Think about ways to make the search process more efficient.
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Create an algorithm that resolves famous puzzles such as the sudoku puzzle. Explain how you will implement backtracking in your solution.
💡 Hint: Consider how you'll check for conflicts when placing numbers.
Design a backtracking algorithm for generating permutations of a set of numbers. How will you ensure each number is used only once?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can track used elements during the recursion.
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