Solution Review: Finding the First Unique Integer in an Array
Understand how to find the first unique integer in an array using the brute force method. Learn to traverse and compare elements step-by-step and grasp why this approach is less efficient. This lesson prepares you for more optimized solutions using hashing techniques.
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Solution: Brute force
Start from the first element, and traverse through the whole array by comparing it with all the other elements to see if any element is equal to it. If so, skip to the next element and repeat. If not, then this is the first unique element in the array.
Time complexity
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