Challenge: Find k Smallest Elements in an Array
Explore how to efficiently identify the k smallest elements in an unsorted array by using a heap data structure. This lesson guides you through implementing a heap-based approach, focusing on priority queue concepts to optimize retrieval and sorting tasks within coding interviews.
We'll cover the following...
We'll cover the following...
Statement
Given an unsorted array arr and an integer k, find the k smallest elements from the array using a Heap.
Constraints:
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arr.length