Problem: Find Peak Element
Discover how to identify a peak element in an integer array using a binary search approach. Learn to implement an algorithm that runs in logarithmic time by comparing middle elements with neighbors, refining your understanding of efficient searching methods and algorithmic optimization.
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Statement
A peak element in an array is one that is strictly greater than both of its neighbors.
Given a nums, return the index of any peak element.
Note: Elements at the boundaries of the array are compared against
. That is, nums[-1]andnums[n]are both treated as, where nis the length ofnums. This means an element can be considered a peak if it only needs to be greater than its single existing neighbor at the edges. Additionally, no two adjacent elements innumsare equal. You must write ...