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    Pattern 12 of 15

    Backtracking Patterns

    Master backtracking algorithms including subsets, permutations, combinations, N-Queens, and word search. Exhaustive search with pruning for constraint satisfaction.

    Subpatterns

    7

    Est. Time

    105 min

    Subpatterns

    1.

    Word Search and Path Finding in Grid

    Search for words in grid using backtracking. Handle visited cells and path restoration.

    2.

    N-Queens and Constraint Satisfaction

    Solve N-Queens and Sudoku using backtracking with constraint propagation.

    3.

    Generate Permutations

    Generate all permutations using backtracking. Handle duplicates and next permutation.

    4.

    Palindrome Partitioning

    Partition string into palindromic substrings using backtracking.

    5.

    Combination Sum Problems

    Find combinations that sum to target using backtracking. Handle reuse and duplicates.

    6.

    Generate Subsets - Include/Exclude Pattern

    Generate all subsets using include/exclude decision pattern. Handle duplicates in subsets.

    7.

    Generate Valid Parentheses

    Generate all valid parentheses combinations using backtracking with balance tracking.

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