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How do you design efficient state representation in backtracking?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Use minimal and efficient structures.
Deep explanation
Efficient state reduces memory overhead and speeds up comparisons. Use bitmasks, arrays, or compact representations.
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