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Learn: Ask before you code
Before writing anything, ask about the input:
Can it be empty or null?
Are there duplicates or negative numbers?
Is it sorted?
How big can it get?
The answers often change the best solution, and asking shows the interviewer you think about edge cases.
#tip · TIP-002
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