Divide and conquer is an algorithmic paradigm that solves a problem by breaking it into smaller subproblems, solving each subproblem recursively, and then combining their solutions to solve the original problem. This approach is particularly effective for problems that can be naturally divided into independent or overlapping subproblems, leading to efficient and scalable solutions.

Divide And Conquer

Divide and conquer

algorithmic paradigm

Solving A Problem

smaller subproblems

Subproblems recursively

combining their solutions

original problem

Independent subproblems

Overlapping subproblems is a property of a problem where the same subproblems are solved multiple times in a recursive algorithm. This characteristic is efficiently addressed using dynamic programming by storing the results of these subproblems to avoid redundant computations, thus optimizing the overall solution process.

overlapping subproblems

Efficient Solutions

scalable solutions

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