Number of Steps to Reduce a Binary Number to One
Explore how to reduce a binary number represented as a string to one by applying a greedy algorithm. Learn to decide when to divide by two or add one based on the number's parity, and implement the solution to improve problem-solving skills in coding interviews.
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Statement
You are given a string, str, as a binary representation of an integer. Your task is to return the number of steps needed to reduce it to ...