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The Pattern

Discover how to apply the divide and conquer pattern in recursion to solve complex problems. This lesson guides you through dividing problems into smaller instances, delegating tasks recursively, and combining solutions effectively. Learn when to switch from recursion to direct computation and understand the importance of induction and recurrence analysis in algorithm design.

How it works

Both merge-sort and quick-sort follow a general three-step pattern called divide and conquer:

  1. Divide the given
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