Challenge: min() Function Using a Stack

Using your knowledge, create an efficient min() function using a stack.

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Problem Statement #

You have to implement the minStack class, which will have a min() function. Whenever min() is called, the minimum value of the stack is returned in O(1) time. The element is not popped from the stack; its value is simply returned.

Output #

Returns minimum number in O(1) time

Sample Output #

//minStack = [9, 3, 1, 4, 2, 5]
//minStack.min()
1

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