Get the Maximum Score
Explore the two-pointer technique to solve problems involving two sorted arrays. Learn how to navigate arrays, switch paths at common elements, and calculate the maximum score efficiently while understanding constraints and solution optimization.
We'll cover the following...
Statement
You are given two sorted arrays of distinct integers, nums1 and nums2.
A valid path is constructed according to the following rules:
You start at the index
of either nums1ornums2.From there, you must traverse the chosen array from left to right.
Suppose you encounter a number in both arrays (a common element, not necessarily at the same index). In that case, you may choose to switch to the other array at that element and continue the traversal from that point forward.
A common element can only be counted once in the total path score, regardless of the array it appears.
The score of a path is defined as the sum of all unique elements visited during traversal. Your task is to ...