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Problem: Reorganize String

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Explore how to restructure a string to ensure no two adjacent characters are identical. Learn to apply the top k elements pattern and heap-based methods to solve this common coding interview problem efficiently. Practice implementing your solution in a hands-on coding environment.

Statement

Given a string, str, rearrange it so that any two adjacent characters are not the same. If such a reorganization of the characters is possible, output any possible valid arrangement. Otherwise, return an empty string.

Constraints:

  • 11\leq str.length 500\leq500
  • Input string consists of lowercase English letters.
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Problem: Reorganize String

Medium
30 min
Explore how to restructure a string to ensure no two adjacent characters are identical. Learn to apply the top k elements pattern and heap-based methods to solve this common coding interview problem efficiently. Practice implementing your solution in a hands-on coding environment.

Statement

Given a string, str, rearrange it so that any two adjacent characters are not the same. If such a reorganization of the characters is possible, output any possible valid arrangement. Otherwise, return an empty string.

Constraints:

  • 11\leq str.length 500\leq500
  • Input string consists of lowercase English letters.