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Sort Colors Dutch Flag
Solving Sort Colors Dutch Flag using Two Pointers.
Problem
Solve Sort Colors Dutch Flag.
Pattern
This problem demonstrates the Two Pointers pattern.
Approach
Left and right pointer technique.
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