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Greedy vs. DP: The 30-Second Test for Coin Change Problems
Will Greedy work? Or do you need DP? Stop guessing. Here is the reliable 'Counterexample Test' to decide instantly.
What Should I Practice Before Attempting Dynamic Programming Problems?
Jumping into DP without the right foundation is why most people struggle. This guide reveals the exact prerequisite skills you need to master first...
Master Recursion and DP: A Visual Guide
Recursion is a stack; DP is a table. Stop guessing and use AI visuals to build rock-solid mental models for the hardest algorithm topics.
DP Base Cases and Overflow: Silent Bugs in Your First Rows
Wrong base cases, missing sentinels, or overflow when numbers grow fast—here's how to set base states safely.
Grid DP Nightmares: How to Nail Base Cases Every Single Time
One wrong cell in the first row ruins the entire table. Stop guessing your base cases and learn the visual initialization method that always works.
The Manhattan Tourist Problem
Lets practice Dynamic Programming by solving one of the most emblematic problems you could find online: The Manhattan Tourist Problem.
When to Use Greedy vs Dynamic Programming for LeetCode Problems
Greedy and DP both optimize, but knowing which to choose confuses beginners. Learn the key differences, the signals that identify each approach, and a
How to Know When Dynamic Programming Is Needed
Stop guessing. Learn the exact signals that tell you a problem requires DP before you waste 30 minutes on a brute-force solution.
Still Guessing When Filling DP Tables? Use This Checklist
Tabulation feels like magic until you have a system. This step-by-step checklist removes the guesswork from filling DP tables.
Faster Dynamic KPIs with MaravelQL and Elasticsearch
Dynamic KPIs with MaravelQL and Elasticsearch Following this article “Dynamic KPIs: Fata Morgana?...
Memoization to Bottom-Up DP: The Conversion That Impresses Interviewers
Interviewers often ask you to rewrite memoized recursion as a DP table. Here's how to do it without losing clarity.
Overlapping Subproblems: Spot Them Before You Write DP
DP only works when subproblems overlap. Here's a simple checklist to recognize them before wasting time on brute force.
Dynamic Data Tables Concept in Flask
Dynamic Data Table Pattern applied in Flask - can be used to manage information with ease via pagination, search, and filters.
LeetCode Dynamic Programming for Beginners: A Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial
Dynamic programming is one of the most challenging topics in coding interviews. This comprehensive guide breaks down DP concepts, patterns, and pro...
Dynamic Programming: 7 Patterns That Solve 90% of DP Problems
DP doesn't have to be scary. Master these 7 patterns and you'll be able to solve most dynamic programming problems you encounter in interviews.
🪙 Coin Change: Understanding the Problem with Two Dynamic Programming Approaches
If you've ever struggled with dynamic programming, you're not alone. One of the most famous problems...
A LeetCode Discussion: Coin Change Problems
Introduction As a software engineer, preparing for interviews has become more important...
Why Your Recursive Fibonacci Is a Time-Consuming Monster (And How DP Saves Your Day)
In this blog, I’ll explain why naive recursion is a terrible idea for Fibonacci, how dynamic...