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Many Hard Leetcode Problems
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About Many Hard Leetcode Problems
This article discusses how many hard Leetcode problems can be solved easily using constraint solvers instead of traditional algorithms. It provides examples of interview questions and demonstrates the advantages of using constraint programming for optimization problems.
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Participants express frustration with LeetCode-style questions that lack the opportunity for clarifying questions, leading to a sense of failure. One user states, "It's literally a setup to fail."
Another recurring theme in the discussion revolves around the expectation to solve problems without utilizing existing tools. Another user notes, "If you need to solve a constraint problem, use a constraint solver."
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