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Number of Ways to Form Target String Given a Dictionary

Understand how to use dynamic programming to count the number of distinct ways to form a target string from given words of equal length. Learn the constraints on character selection positions and apply modulo arithmetic for large results. This lesson helps you implement a solution that tracks valid combinations efficiently based on problem rules.

Statement

You are given a list of nn strings, words, where each string has the same length mm, and a target string, target, of length tt. A target can be formed using the given words under the following rules:

  • You must build the target from left to right.

  • To form the ith character (0-indexed) ...