Solution: Erect the Fence
Explore how to solve the problem of enclosing a set of points with the shortest fence by computing the convex hull. Understand the Monotone Chain algorithm, orientation checks using cross product, and how to combine hulls to identify boundary points that form the fence perimeter.
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Statement
You are given an array of points, trees, where trees[i] = [xᵢ, yᵢ] represents the location of a tree on a 2D plane. Your goal is to enclose all the trees using the shortest possible length of rope, forming a fence around the garden. A garden is considered well-fenced if every tree lies inside or on the boundary of the fence (i.e., the fence forms the
Return the coordinates of the trees that lie exactly on the fence perimeter. You can return the answer in any order.
Constraints:
trees.lengthtrees[i].length==xi,yi...