Greedy algorithms
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Overview
A greedy algorithm picks the locally best choice at each step hoping it leads to the global optimum.
Problems to practice
- Jump game
- Gas station
- Activity selection
- Assign cookies
- Minimum number of coins
- Meeting rooms
Rule
Greedy works only when the problem has the correct greedy choice property and optimal substructure.
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