Problem solving & Puzzles

Understanding Binary Search: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction Binary Search is a fundamental algorithm in computer science, widely used due to its efficiency in finding elements in a sorted array. Unlike linear search, which checks each element sequentially, binary search divides the search interval in half repeatedly, Read More …

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How to become a good leader?

Learning leadership skills is a gradual process that involves a combination of self-awareness, practice, and continuous improvement. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you develop your leadership skills: Remember that leadership skills are developed over time, and there is no Read More …

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PROBLEM: Burning Rope Timer Puzzle

Problem Description A man has two ropes of varying thickness (Those two ropes are not identical, they aren’t the same density nor the same length nor the same width). Each rope burns in 60 minutes. He actually wants to measure Read More …

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PROBLEM: Weighing balls

Problem Description You have 12 balls that all weigh the same except one, which is either slightly lighter or slightly heavier. The only tool you have is a balance scale that can only tell you which side is heavier. Using Read More …

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PROBLEM: Prisoners and hats?

Problem Description There are 100 prisoners all sentenced to death. One night before the execution, the warden gives them a chance to live if they all work on a strategy together. The execution scenario is as follows – On the Read More …

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PROBLEM: HOW TO CROSS THE RIVER?

Problem Description A farmer with a fox, a goose, and a sack of corn needs to cross a river. The farmer has a rowboat, but there is room for only the farmer and one of his three items. Unfortunately, both Read More …

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