Learn and practice the Cyclic Sort and Topological Sort patterns to solve coding interview problems.

Educative-99 in Python: Accelerate Your Coding Interview Prep

This module will focus on two advanced sorting algorithms, Cyclic Sort and Topological Sort. These are often used in coding interviews as a way to distinguish between average and outstanding candidates. Cyclic Sort may only be used if the input list meets certain criteria, and in those situations, it’s the most efficient sorting algorithm possible. Topological Sort utilizes graph-based algorithms to deal with partially ordered elements. This module teaches us to recognize whether either of these advanced sorting techniques is applicable, as well as how to use them to solve the given problem.

Advanced Sorting Techniques

Try to solve the Course Schedule II problem.


Course Schedule II

Try to solve the Course Schedule II problem.

Cyclic Sort

Topological Sort

Conclusion

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