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Find Peak Element

Explore how to find a peak element in an array where elements are compared to neighbors using modified binary search. Understand the problem constraints and implement a solution that runs in logarithmic time, helping you master an important pattern in coding interviews.

Statement

You’re given a 0-indexed integer array nums. An index i is called a peak if nums[i] is strictly greater than its neighboring values (the elements immediately to its left and right, if they exist). Assume the array has virtual boundaries where nums[-1] = nums[n] = -∞, so the first and last elements can also be peaks.

Your task is to return the index of any one peak element (if there are multiple peaks, any valid peak index is acceptable), and your solution must run in O(logn)O(\log n) ...