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Populating Next Right Pointers
Solving Populating Next Right Pointers using BFS/DFS.
Problem
Solve Populating Next Right Pointers.
Pattern
This problem demonstrates the BFS/DFS pattern.
Approach
Tree or grid traversal.
Solution
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Complexity
O(n)
Best Practices
- Identify the pattern before coding — pattern recognition saves time
- Handle edge cases: empty input, single element, duplicates
- Use descriptive variable names even in timed interviews
- Test with the provided examples plus one custom case