Homework before week 4¶

This week our theme is the divide-and-conquer paradigm for algorithm design. In our homework we will cover the following topics:

segment tree data structures for answering range queries
union–find data structures for storing a collection of disjoint sets
square-root tricks that can lead to very simple algorithms that are sometimes fast enough.

Homework reading¶

We will follow Competitive Programmer’s Handbook by Antti Laaksonen. Please read (at least) the following part to prepare for week 4:

Chapter 9: Range queries
Section 15.2: Union-find structure
Chapter 27: Square root algorithms

Homework problems¶

You will find here a mini-contest with one task: cses.fi/515/list/. Please ask in Zulip if you need help!

To complete the homework, solve the task before the contest closes. Please use your own personal CSES account. Once you have completed the homework contest, please submit the following form:

A+ presents the exercise submission form here.