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Two Pointers:Employs two pointers initialized at distinct positions for efficient list traversal & manipulation
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Fast and Slow Pointers:Utilizes two pointers for efficient problem solving in linked lists and arrays
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Sliding Window:Utilizes a window, fixed or dynamic, for optimized sequential data analysis
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Merge Intervals:Combines overlapping or adjacent intervals in a sorted list, aiding tasks like appointment scheduling
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Top K Elements:Retrieves K largest or smallest elements using a min-heap or max-heap, avoiding full sorting
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