Problem: Search in Rotated Sorted Array
Understand how to search in a rotated sorted array efficiently by applying a modified binary search. This lesson helps you grasp the method of identifying sorted halves and narrowing the search space to find the target in logarithmic time, enhancing your problem-solving skills with binary search techniques.
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Statement
You are given an integer array nums that was originally sorted in ascending order with all distinct values. This array may have been left rotated at some unknown pivot index k, transforming it into [nums[k], nums[k+1], ..., nums[n-1], nums[0], nums[1], ..., nums[k-1]] (using
Given the array nums after this possible rotation and an integer target, return the index of target in nums if it exists, or return
Your solution must achieve
Note: The rotation described is a left rotation, meaning the first
kelements are moved to the end of the array.
Constraints:
nums.length...